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Pamplico

South Carolina · 1,061 residents · 1.62 sq mi
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Pamplico has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,306. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,400. Households here earn about 30% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,061
−7%since 2000
from 1,139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
655 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 703 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+13%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9161K1K1K1K1990201020202024Pamplico
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,306
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,304 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,659
+45%since 2000
from $14,233 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,400
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$755
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
45.0% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+71%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(455)
Black48.9%(519)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(22)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other6.2%(66)
Diversity Score72.5%(769)
Diversity Score
72
+13%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 18.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pamplico, South Carolina?

Pamplico, South Carolina has about 1,061 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pamplico, South Carolina earns about $38,306 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 $138,400, and the typical rent is about $755 a month.

How educated are people in Pamplico, South Carolina?

About 19.7% 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 14.9% 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 253 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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