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Peak

South Carolina · 64 residents · 0.344 sq mi
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Peak is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $109,400. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 68% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 319%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64
+5%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
186 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.5
+5%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
305173941151990201020202024Peak
2024108
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,750
+115%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,324
+163%since 2000
from $13,033 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.294
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance25.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services25.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,400
+319%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
31.0%
−65.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
31.0% rent
Vacancy rate
46.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+95%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2014
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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(45)
Black28.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51%(33)
Diversity Score
51
−7%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+48.6 ptssince 2000
from 34.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
−31%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
18.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% 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
7.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.0%
−55.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
Female
57.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peak, South Carolina?

Peak, South Carolina has about 64 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Peak, South Carolina earns about $73,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peak, South Carolina expensive?

In Peak, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $109,400.

How educated are people in Peak, South Carolina?

About 22.2% 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 0.0% of people in Peak, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Peak, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Peak, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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