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Promised Land

South Carolina · 378 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 $48,652. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 181 residents. 17% 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 $83,000. With a median age of 56.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
378
−32%since 2000
from 559 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
242 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 359 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.0
+55%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
692434185927662000201020202024Promised Land
2024143
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,652
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,288 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,130
+30%since 2000
from $11,630 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade40.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+43%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.2%(16)
Black93.4%(353)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.4%(51)
Diversity Score
13
+34%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
−9%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−30.6 ptssince 2011
from 30.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.6%
+33.6 ptssince 2011
from 38.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.1%
−51.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
Female
33.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
38.0%
−22.7 ptssince 2013
from 60.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Promised Land, South Carolina?

Promised Land, South Carolina has about 378 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Promised Land, South Carolina earns about $48,652 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 $83,000.

How educated are people in Promised Land, South Carolina?

About 16.7% 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 9.7% 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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