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Privateer

South Carolina · 1,980 residents · 8.174 sq mi
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Privateer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,471. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $130,000. Households here earn about 32% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,980
−7%since 2000
from 2,118 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
242 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 259 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+24%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,471
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,861 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,363
+29%since 2000
from $14,955 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,000
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+102%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(1,893)
Black8.2%(174)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(20)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.1%(467)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(1,523)
Black16.7%(330)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(42)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.9%(809)
Diversity Score
41
+85%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+105%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Privateer, South Carolina?

Privateer, South Carolina has about 1,980 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Privateer, South Carolina earns about $37,471 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Privateer, South Carolina expensive?

In Privateer, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $130,000, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Privateer, South Carolina?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Privateer, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Privateer, South Carolina?

About 9.1% of people in Privateer, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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