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Pawleys Island

South Carolina · 130 residents · 0.701 sq mi
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Pawleys Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,250. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,196,400. With a median age of 66.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 148% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 66.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
130
−6%since 2000
from 138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
185 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
66.5
+20%since 2000
from 55.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
56891221541871990201020202024Pawleys Island
2024170
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,250
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$141,604
+194%since 2000
from $48,183 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13%
US avg: 6.6%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,196,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $593,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,167
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $695 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
9.1% rent
Afford Score
8.8
−23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(125)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(3)
Diversity Score
2
−88%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.7%
+27.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
41.5%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+65%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
28.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 39.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
87.0%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pawleys Island, South Carolina?

Pawleys Island, South Carolina has about 130 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pawleys Island, South Carolina earns about $136,250 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 $1,196,400, and the typical rent is about $1,167 a month.

How educated are people in Pawleys Island, South Carolina?

About 81.7% 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 1.2% 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 46 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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