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Promised Land

South Carolina · 143 residents · 1.56 sq mi
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Promised Land is home to 143 people in South Carolina. At a median age of 64.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. There are 416 fewer people here than in 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,400.

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

143
−74%since 2000
from 559 in 2000
2000 – 2024
92 / sq mi
−68%since 2009
from 284 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
64.7
+79%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.56 sq mi
Population, 20002024
692434185927662000201020202024Promised Land
2024143
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 342.8%(4)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5436.4%(52)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.6%(18)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7417.5%(25)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8430.8%(44)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$44,293
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,288 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$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%
15.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$87,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
100.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
35.2%
+35.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.51 people
−3%since 2010
from 2.58 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
21.1%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
2.0
−12%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
42
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(12)
Black95.7%(535)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(143)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2020; showing 2020 data.

Ancestry
Section 05

Education

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%
4.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−30.6 ptssince 2011
from 30.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
2.8%
−35.2 ptssince 2011
from 38.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

69.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
30.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
22.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
5.6%
−23.2 ptssince 2012
from 28.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−39.3 ptssince 2013
from 39.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
75.4%
+57.2 ptssince 2017
from 18.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
42.1%
−49.7 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married46.5%(46)
Married27.3%(27)
Widowed10.1%(10)
Divorced16.2%(16)
Women 15+
Never married18.2%(8)
Married81.8%(36)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
−39.3 ptssince 2013
from 39.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
2.8%
−53.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
84.6%
+71.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
12.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
22.4%
+22.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
14.0%
−42.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
97.2%
+79.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)62.5%(20)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era37.5%(12)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 32 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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