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CITY · 2020 ACS

Powdersville

South Carolina · 10,025 residents · 13.758 sq mi
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Powdersville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,474. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $217,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% 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
10,025
+4%since 2019
from 9,632 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Population density
729 / sq mi
+4%since 2019
from 700 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
−1%since 2019
from 38.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2011 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,474
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $67,424 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2011 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,571
+1%since 2019
from $31,276 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 45.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 12.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $188,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2011 – 2024
Median gross rent
$857
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $816 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 75.4% in 2019
28.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+19%since 2019
from 2.8 in 2019
2011 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(7,715)
Black7.3%(706)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(701)
Asian4.2%(402)
Other1.1%(108)
Diversity Score43.2%(4,165)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75%(7,515)
Black9.2%(926)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(650)
Asian5.1%(508)
Other1.6%(157)
Diversity Score48.8%(4,890)
Diversity Score
49
+13%since 2019
from 43 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 31.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 90.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 12.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+3%since 2019
from 24.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 83.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 72.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 38.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
Female
49.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
Foreign born
6.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 10.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powdersville, South Carolina?

Powdersville, South Carolina has about 10,025 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Powdersville, South Carolina earns about $65,474 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Powdersville, South Carolina expensive?

In Powdersville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $217,500, and the typical rent is about $857 a month.

How educated are people in Powdersville, South Carolina?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Powdersville, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Powdersville, South Carolina?

About 15.0% of people in Powdersville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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