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North Santee

South Carolina · 649 residents · 9.107 sq mi
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North Santee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,328. Population has grown 23% since 2023. Median home value is $277,100. With a median age of 67.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 67.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
649
+23%since 2023
from 528 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
71 / sq mi
+23%since 2023
from 58 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
67.1
+1%since 2023
from 66.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
44252661069377720202024North Santee
2024649
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,328
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $42,393 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,003
+76%since 2023
from $27,909 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.569
+53%since 2023
from 0.373 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$277,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $236,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
3.2% rent
Vacancy rate
35.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+7%since 2023
from 5.6 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(457)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(71)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.1%(154)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(570)
Black2.9%(19)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.4%(178)
Diversity Score
27
−6%since 2023
from 29 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+6%since 2023
from 26.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 97.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
28.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.4%
+20.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
Female
50.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
Foreign born
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 33.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 98.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Santee, South Carolina?

North Santee, South Carolina has about 649 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Santee, South Carolina?

The typical household in North Santee, South Carolina earns about $46,328 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Santee, South Carolina expensive?

In North Santee, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $277,100.

How educated are people in North Santee, South Carolina?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in North Santee, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Santee, South Carolina?

About 10.0% of people in North Santee, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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