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Rowesville

South Carolina · 304 residents · 0.834 sq mi
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Rowesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,194. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 74 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
304
−20%since 2000
from 378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
365 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+17%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2322943574194811990201020202024Rowesville
2024393
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,194
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,491
+11%since 2000
from $13,978 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$582
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−37.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+58%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.6%(146)
Black60.6%(229)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.5%(229)
2010
White, non-Hispanic39.8%(121)
Black57.6%(175)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.1%(189)
Diversity Score
62
+3%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+115%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−58.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rowesville, South Carolina?

Rowesville, South Carolina has about 304 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rowesville, South Carolina earns about $33,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rowesville, South Carolina expensive?

In Rowesville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $83,300, and the typical rent is about $582 a month.

How educated are people in Rowesville, South Carolina?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rowesville, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rowesville, South Carolina?

About 19.3% of people in Rowesville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rowesville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Rowesville, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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