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Prosperity

South Carolina · 1,047 residents · 1.972 sq mi
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Prosperity has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,875. Population has declined 6% since 1990. Median home value is $70,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,047
−6%since 1990
from 1,114 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
531 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 565 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.3
+9%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8629861K1K1K1990201020202024Prosperity
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,875
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,323
+50%since 1990
from $10,232 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.9%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $247 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.8%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
20.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−5%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(544)
Black50.5%(563)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(7)
Diversity Score63.3%(705)
2000
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(548)
Black43.9%(460)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(25)
Asian0.4%(4)
Diversity Score65.4%(685)
Diversity Score
65
+3%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.5%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 56.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
−18%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prosperity, South Carolina?

Prosperity, South Carolina has about 1,047 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Prosperity, South Carolina earns about $30,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prosperity, South Carolina expensive?

In Prosperity, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $70,900, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Prosperity, South Carolina?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Prosperity, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prosperity, South Carolina?

About 16.9% of people in Prosperity, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prosperity, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Prosperity, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 67 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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