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Promised Land

South Carolina · 143 residents · 1.559 sq mi
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Promised Land has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,293. Population has fallen 74% since 2000, a loss of 416 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,400. With a median age of 64.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
143
−74%since 2000
from 559 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
92 / sq mi
−74%since 2000
from 359 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
64.7
+79%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
692434185927662000201020202024Promised Land
2024143
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,293
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,288 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,843
+45%since 2000
from $11,630 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.183
−45%since 2010
from 0.333 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information100%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
35.2%
+35.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.0
+65%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(12)
Black95.7%(535)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(56)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(143)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
30.1%
−29.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−30.6 ptssince 2011
from 30.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
2.8%
−35.2 ptssince 2011
from 38.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−65.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
Female
30.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
22.4%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.6%
−23.2 ptssince 2012
from 28.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−60.7 ptssince 2013
from 60.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.4%
+57.2 ptssince 2017
from 18.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Promised Land, South Carolina?

Promised Land, South Carolina has about 143 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Promised Land, South Carolina?

The typical household in Promised Land, South Carolina earns about $44,293 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Promised Land, South Carolina expensive?

In Promised Land, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $87,400.

How educated are people in Promised Land, South Carolina?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Promised Land, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Promised Land, South Carolina?

About 15.4% of people in Promised Land, 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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