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Prosperity

South Carolina · 1,180 residents · 1.972 sq mi
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Prosperity has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,809. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $106,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,180
+13%since 2000
from 1,047 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
598 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 531 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+10%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8629861K1K1K1990201020202024Prosperity
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,809
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,029
+24%since 2000
from $15,323 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade36.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services8.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−36.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
25.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+13%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(548)
Black43.9%(460)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(25)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.4%(685)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(640)
Black41.7%(492)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(37)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.8%(33)
Diversity Score68.5%(808)
Diversity Score
68
+5%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.3%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prosperity, South Carolina?

Prosperity, South Carolina has about 1,180 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Prosperity, South Carolina earns about $40,809 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 $106,300, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Prosperity, South Carolina?

About 18.3% 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 5.8% of people in Prosperity, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prosperity, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Prosperity, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 66 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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