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Red Hill

South Carolina · 15,906 residents · 10.992 sq mi
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Red Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,839. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $174,500. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
15,906
+51%since 2000
from 10,509 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,447 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 956 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+22%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K8K11K14K18K1990201020202024Red Hill
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,839
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,736 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,055
+15%since 2000
from $20,036 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$963
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $581 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+32%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(9,151)
Black7.3%(770)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(327)
Asian0.8%(82)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.1%(2,740)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(11,308)
Black11%(1,753)
Hispanic / Latino11%(1,749)
Asian1.6%(250)
Other2.2%(353)
Diversity Score54.4%(8,652)
Diversity Score
54
+109%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+22%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.4%
−58.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Hill, South Carolina?

Red Hill, South Carolina has about 15,906 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Red Hill, South Carolina?

The typical household in Red Hill, South Carolina earns about $47,839 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red Hill, South Carolina expensive?

In Red Hill, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $174,500, and the typical rent is about $963 a month.

How educated are people in Red Hill, South Carolina?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Red Hill, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Red Hill, South Carolina?

About 20.8% of people in Red Hill, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Red Hill, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Red Hill, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,794 residents, a change of about 160 percent over that period.

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

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