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Ravenel

South Carolina · 2,728 residents (2025 est.) · 13.176 sq mi
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Ravenel has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,738. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $238,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 124%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,615
+18%since 2000
from 2,214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
198 / sq mi
+21%since 2009
from 164 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
+11%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,728 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Ravenel
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 510.1%(263)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(162)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.3%(191)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.8%(178)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.1%(56)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.3%(192)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4421.3%(556)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.6%(276)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.3%(375)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.5%(248)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.9%(103)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.6%(15)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,738
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,021 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,137
+153%since 2000
from $15,495 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
+13%since 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,700
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,115
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $559 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+27.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
−1%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
85
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(1,034)
Black50%(1,106)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(59)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.1%(892)
Black45.4%(1,188)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(360)
Asian1.5%(39)
Other5.2%(136)
Diversity Score
82
+34%since 2009
from 61 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican10.6%(276)
Cuban2.1%(54)
Guatemalan0.9%(24)
Bolivian0.2%(6)
Asian origin
Vietnamese1.5%(39)
Ancestry
Polish8.8%(229)
American7.3%(190)
English5.9%(155)
Irish5.3%(138)
German4.6%(119)
West Indian2.1%(54)
Jamaican2.1%(54)
Scottish1%(26)
French0.9%(24)
Italian0.7%(18)
Swedish0.5%(13)
British0.3%(9)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.3%(9)
Norwegian0.2%(6)
Greek0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Polish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+34%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.7%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.8%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+43.1 ptssince 2017
from 52.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.0%
−19.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37.6%(392)
Married56.6%(590)
Widowed2.2%(23)
Divorced3.6%(37)
Women 15+
Never married32.7%(313)
Married54.8%(524)
Widowed2.6%(25)
Divorced9.9%(95)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ravenel, South Carolina?

Ravenel, South Carolina has about 2,615 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ravenel, South Carolina earns about $82,738 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ravenel, South Carolina expensive?

In Ravenel, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $238,700, and the typical rent is about $1,115 a month.

How educated are people in Ravenel, South Carolina?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ravenel, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ravenel, South Carolina?

About 19.0% of people in Ravenel, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ravenel, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Ravenel, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 450 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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