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Roebuck

South Carolina · 2,902 residents · 4.292 sq mi
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Roebuck has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,204. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $211,600. Households here earn about 26% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,902
+68%since 2000
from 1,725 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
676 / sq mi
+68%since 2000
from 402 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
−9%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Roebuck
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,204
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,523 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,218
+51%since 2000
from $18,682 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
−22%since 2010
from 0.477 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$870
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+108%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(1,464)
Black10.8%(187)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(47)
Asian1.2%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.7%(565)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(1,666)
Black27%(783)
Hispanic / Latino11%(320)
Asian1%(28)
Other3.6%(105)
Diversity Score73%(2,119)
Diversity Score
73
+123%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+41%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% 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
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.9%
+18.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+15.5 ptssince 2017
from 81.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 90.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 8.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roebuck, South Carolina?

Roebuck, South Carolina has about 2,902 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roebuck, South Carolina earns about $51,204 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roebuck, South Carolina expensive?

In Roebuck, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $211,600, and the typical rent is about $870 a month.

How educated are people in Roebuck, South Carolina?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Roebuck, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roebuck, South Carolina?

About 11.2% of people in Roebuck, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roebuck, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Roebuck, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,167 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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