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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pawleys Island

South Carolina · 138 residents · 0.701 sq mi
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Pawleys Island is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,964. Population has fallen 22% since 1990, a loss of 38 residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $593,800. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 40% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

138
−22%since 1990
from 176 in 1990
1990 – 2025
197 / sq mi
−22%since 1990
from 251 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
55.3
−4%since 1990
from 57.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
56891221541871990201020202024Pawleys Island
2024170
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,964
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,528 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$48,183
+87%since 1990
from $25,714 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.5%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$593,800
+90%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $237,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$695
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $375 in 1990
US average: $602
75.3%
−18.7 ptssince 1990
from 94.0% in 1990
24.7% rent
11.4
+52%since 1990
from 7.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(176)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(127)
Black7.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score16.9%(23)
17
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

54.7%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 44.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.3%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 95.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
24.2%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−26%since 1990
from 20.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pawleys Island, South Carolina?

Pawleys Island, South Carolina has about 138 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pawleys Island, South Carolina?

The typical household in Pawleys Island, South Carolina earns about $51,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pawleys Island, South Carolina expensive?

In Pawleys Island, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $593,800, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Pawleys Island, South Carolina?

About 54.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pawleys Island, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pawleys Island, South Carolina?

About 1.5% of people in Pawleys Island, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pawleys Island, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Pawleys Island, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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