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Prosperity

South Carolina · 1,178 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 $47,639. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% 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 $116,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
1,178
+13%since 2000
from 1,047 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
597 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 531 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+16%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8629861K1K1K1990201020202024Prosperity
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,639
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,490
+47%since 2000
from $15,323 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.4%(641)
Black35.5%(418)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(58)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score66.8%(787)
Diversity Score
67
+2%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prosperity, South Carolina?

Prosperity, South Carolina has about 1,178 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Prosperity, South Carolina earns about $47,639 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 $116,200, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Prosperity, South Carolina?

About 13.9% 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 17.0% 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 64 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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