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Pinewood

South Carolina · 503 residents · 1.071 sq mi
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Pinewood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,200. Households here earn about 34% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
503
+10%since 2000
from 459 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
470 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 429 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+6%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4265256257248231990201020202024Pinewood
2024668
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,406
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,772
+73%since 2000
from $10,853 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$366
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−24.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
45.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−7%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.1%(198)
Black56.2%(258)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score62%(284)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.4%(188)
Black54.7%(275)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other13.2%(67)
Diversity Score74.7%(376)
Diversity Score
75
+21%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+13%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pinewood, South Carolina?

Pinewood, South Carolina has about 503 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pinewood, South Carolina earns about $36,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pinewood, South Carolina expensive?

In Pinewood, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $83,200, and the typical rent is about $366 a month.

How educated are people in Pinewood, South Carolina?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pinewood, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pinewood, South Carolina?

About 19.6% of people in Pinewood, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pinewood, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Pinewood, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 100 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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