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Rowesville

South Carolina · 253 residents · 0.834 sq mi
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Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 125 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,800. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 32.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
253
−33%since 2000
from 378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
303 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+32%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2322943574194811990201020202024Rowesville
2024393
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$14,889
+7%since 2000
from $13,978 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade39.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
20.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(107)
Black46.6%(118)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score68.6%(174)
Diversity Score
69
+14%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
56.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+135%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
43.2%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.2%
−16.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
61.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rowesville, South Carolina?

Rowesville, South Carolina has about 253 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Rowesville, South Carolina expensive?

In Rowesville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $83,800, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Rowesville, South Carolina?

About 8.7% 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 32.2% of people in Rowesville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rowesville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Rowesville, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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