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Peak

South Carolina · 51 residents · 0.34 sq mi
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Peak is home to 51 people in South Carolina. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. About 43% of adults have finished a four-year degree. The median age is 35.3, younger than the US median of 38.8. Owners hold 72% of the housing stock.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
72% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

51
−16%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2025
35.3
−18%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
0.34 sq mi
Population, 19902024
3051739411519902000201020202024Peak
2024108
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.9%(3)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(3)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 149.8%(5)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.8%(4)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(3)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.7%(7)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.8%(6)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 545.9%(3)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.8%(6)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7419.6%(10)
US avg: 10%
75 to 842%(1)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$60,114
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$27,670
+112%since 2000
from $13,033 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
14.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance19%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services19%
US avg: 0.8%
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%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$675
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
72.0%
−24.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
28.0% rent
1.86 people
−7%since 2010
from 2.00 people in 2010
US average: 2.61
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(42)
Black29.5%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(36)
Black29.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American24.1%(13)
English16.7%(9)
German13%(7)
Italian7.4%(4)
Section 05

Education

42.6%
+36.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+58.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
21.3%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
38.9%
−31.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
92.3%
US average: 73.3%
38.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

27.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
72.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
14.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2013
from 9.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
82.8%
US average: 91.9%
100.0%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29.5%(13)
Married70.5%(31)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married6.9%(2)
Married75.9%(22)
Widowed13.8%(4)
Divorced3.4%(1)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

14.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2013
from 9.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
57.4%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
18.5%
US average: 13.7%
44.4%
US average: 17.6%
0.0%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
75.9%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
44.4%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peak, South Carolina?

Peak, South Carolina has about 51 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Peak, South Carolina earns about $60,114 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 $675 a month.

How educated are people in Peak, South Carolina?

About 42.6% 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 14.8% 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 23 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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