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Pageland

South Carolina · 2,456 residents · 4.856 sq mi
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Pageland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,033. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $103,300. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,456
−3%since 2000
from 2,521 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
506 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 519 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+25%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Pageland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,033
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,046 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,630
+16%since 2000
from $15,190 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$745
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
41.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+30%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53%(1,335)
Black35.7%(900)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(221)
Asian1%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.4%(1,799)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(1,135)
Black36.3%(891)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(302)
Asian1%(24)
Other3.8%(92)
Diversity Score79.3%(1,949)
Diversity Score
79
+11%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+25%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.7%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−57.7 ptssince 2013
from 69.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pageland, South Carolina?

Pageland, South Carolina has about 2,456 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pageland, South Carolina?

The typical household in Pageland, South Carolina earns about $36,033 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pageland, South Carolina expensive?

In Pageland, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $103,300, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Pageland, South Carolina?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pageland, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pageland, South Carolina?

About 26.2% of people in Pageland, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pageland, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Pageland, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 565 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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