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Sans Souci

South Carolina · 7,665 residents · 3.311 sq mi
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Sans Souci has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,069. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $226,500. Households here earn about 35% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,665
−2%since 2000
from 7,836 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,315 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,367 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+15%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Sans Souci
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,069
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,749 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,249
+156%since 2000
from $14,143 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.521
+22%since 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,500
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$999
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
43.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+111%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(6,065)
Black12.4%(974)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(599)
Asian1.2%(93)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.3%(3,551)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(4,850)
Black14.6%(1,118)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(1,184)
Asian1.4%(104)
Other5.3%(409)
Diversity Score68.9%(5,284)
Diversity Score
69
+52%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+79%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
12.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 14.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.4%
−48.1 ptssince 2013
from 66.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+29.1 ptssince 2017
from 56.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2016
from 72.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2016
from 24.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sans Souci, South Carolina?

Sans Souci, South Carolina has about 7,665 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sans Souci, South Carolina?

The typical household in Sans Souci, South Carolina earns about $45,069 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sans Souci, South Carolina expensive?

In Sans Souci, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $226,500, and the typical rent is about $999 a month.

How educated are people in Sans Souci, South Carolina?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sans Souci, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sans Souci, South Carolina?

About 15.9% of people in Sans Souci, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sans Souci, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Sans Souci, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 53 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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