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Pamplico

South Carolina · 1,062 residents (2025 est.) · 1.62 sq mi
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Pamplico has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,545. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $142,500. At a median age of 28.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,134
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
700 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 703 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.5
−17%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,062 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9161K1K1K1K1990201020202024Pamplico
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,545
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,304 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,029
+34%since 2000
from $14,233 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
−5%since 2010
from 0.505 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$589
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.8%
−17.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
51.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+96%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45%(513)
Black52.2%(594)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.1%(730)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.2%(479)
Black53.8%(610)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(11)
Other3%(34)
Diversity Score66.4%(753)
Diversity Score
66
+4%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.9%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 18.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.9%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2017
from 62.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pamplico, South Carolina?

Pamplico, South Carolina has about 1,134 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pamplico, South Carolina earns about $34,545 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pamplico, South Carolina expensive?

In Pamplico, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $142,500, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Pamplico, South Carolina?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pamplico, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pamplico, South Carolina?

About 31.7% of people in Pamplico, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pamplico, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Pamplico, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 180 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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