CITY · 2020 ACS
Rains
South Carolina · 242 residents · 1.336 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2021, adding 167 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 86.6% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
202484
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information75.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2021
White, non-Hispanic25.3%(19)
Black74.7%(56)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.3%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.8%(60)
Black72.3%(175)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.2%(117)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
55.2%
−31.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 86.7% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Rains, South Carolina?
Rains, South Carolina has about 242 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Rains, South Carolina?
About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rains, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Rains, South Carolina?
About 86.6% of people in Rains, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
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South CarolinaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024