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Santee

South Carolina · 961 residents · 2.501 sq mi
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Santee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,219. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 4% 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 $132,700. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
961
+30%since 2000
from 740 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
384 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
+12%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5977599201K1K1990201020202024Santee
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,219
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,292 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,068
−2%since 2000
from $15,353 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$523
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $220 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.1%
−44.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
39.8% rent
Vacancy rate
27.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.0
+65%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.8%(206)
Black70.7%(523)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.1%(385)
2010
White, non-Hispanic26.5%(255)
Black65.3%(628)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(32)
Asian2.7%(26)
Other5.5%(53)
Diversity Score66.3%(637)
Diversity Score
66
+27%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+3%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
20.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
5.8%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
57.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santee, South Carolina?

Santee, South Carolina has about 961 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Santee, South Carolina earns about $22,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santee, South Carolina expensive?

In Santee, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $132,700, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Santee, South Carolina?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Santee, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santee, South Carolina?

About 29.1% of people in Santee, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Santee, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Santee, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 310 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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

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