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Peak

South Carolina · 51 residents · 0.344 sq mi
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Peak has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,114. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 10 residents.

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

Total population
51
−16%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
148 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
−18%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
305173941151990201020202024Peak
2024108
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,114
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
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

Median gross rent
$675
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−24.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
28.0% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(36)
Black29.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.9%(26)
Diversity Score
52
−5%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
21.3%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% 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%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.9%
−31.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−54.2 ptssince 2009
from 92.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
27.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
Female
72.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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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