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Peak

South Carolina · 54 residents (2025 est.) · 0.344 sq mi
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Peak is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $138,472. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 77% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
108
+77%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
314 / sq mi
+77%since 2000
from 177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.3
−21%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:54 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
305173941151990201020202024Peak
2024108
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$138,472
+181%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,347
+256%since 2000
from $13,033 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.293
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.294 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services25%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration25%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade17.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,056
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−43.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
46.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Peak on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(42)
Black29.5%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.8%(33)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(70)
Black35.2%(38)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57%(62)
Diversity Score
57
+4%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.2%
+38.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.2%
+47.4 ptssince 2000
from 34.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
98.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.8%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.4%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.4%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2012
from 4.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
55.1%
−16.3 ptssince 2017
from 71.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peak, South Carolina?

Peak, South Carolina has about 108 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Peak, South Carolina earns about $138,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peak, South Carolina expensive?

In Peak, South Carolina, the typical rent is about $1,056 a month.

How educated are people in Peak, South Carolina?

About 45.2% of adults age 25 and over in Peak, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Peak, South Carolina?

About 3.7% of people in Peak, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Peak, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Peak, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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

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