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Piedmont

South Carolina · 5,103 residents · 8.596 sq mi
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Piedmont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,546. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,103
+9%since 2000
from 4,684 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
594 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 545 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+6%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K7K1990201020202024Piedmont
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,546
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,310 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,416
+8%since 2000
from $16,982 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−34.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+19%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(4,272)
Black5.8%(274)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(56)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.3%(812)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(4,469)
Black7.8%(399)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(130)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other2.9%(148)
Diversity Score30.2%(1,543)
Diversity Score
30
+74%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+81%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.9%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piedmont, South Carolina?

Piedmont, South Carolina has about 5,103 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Piedmont, South Carolina earns about $37,546 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Piedmont, South Carolina expensive?

In Piedmont, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $84,500, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Piedmont, South Carolina?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Piedmont, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Piedmont, South Carolina?

About 8.9% of people in Piedmont, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Piedmont, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Piedmont, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,046 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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