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Pawleys Island

South Carolina · 103 residents · 0.701 sq mi
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Pawleys Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,750. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $1,000,001. With a median age of 63.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 120% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 63.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
103
−25%since 2000
from 138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
147 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
63.9
+16%since 2000
from 55.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
56891221541871990201020202024Pawleys Island
2024170
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,750
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,964 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$94,013
+95%since 2000
from $48,183 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
69.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.533
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services16.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $593,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−35.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
13.8% rent
Vacancy rate
91.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.3
−10%since 2000
from 11.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(127)
Black7.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.9%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(101)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.8%
+25.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
43.8%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+25%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
35.4%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pawleys Island, South Carolina?

Pawleys Island, South Carolina has about 103 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pawleys Island, South Carolina earns about $96,750 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 $1,000,001.

How educated are people in Pawleys Island, South Carolina?

About 79.8% 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 0.0% 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 73 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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

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