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Pine Ridge

South Carolina · 2,167 residents · 4.698 sq mi
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Pine Ridge has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,782. Population has grown 36% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,167
+36%since 2000
from 1,593 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
461 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 339 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+14%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Pine Ridge
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,782
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,295
+47%since 2000
from $18,534 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$965
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $512 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
14.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+49%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,467)
Black5.1%(82)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(19)
Asian0.9%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.1%(273)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(1,605)
Black14.9%(323)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(89)
Asian2%(44)
Other5.3%(115)
Diversity Score53.6%(1,162)
Diversity Score
54
+213%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+23%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.2%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pine Ridge, South Carolina?

Pine Ridge, South Carolina has about 2,167 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pine Ridge, South Carolina?

The typical household in Pine Ridge, South Carolina earns about $59,782 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pine Ridge, South Carolina expensive?

In Pine Ridge, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $163,700, and the typical rent is about $965 a month.

How educated are people in Pine Ridge, South Carolina?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pine Ridge, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pine Ridge, South Carolina?

About 11.3% of people in Pine Ridge, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pine Ridge, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Pine Ridge, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 436 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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