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Saxon

South Carolina · 4,085 residents · 2.381 sq mi
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Saxon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,292. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,000. At a median age of 27.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,085
+10%since 2000
from 3,707 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,716 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.3
−14%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Saxon
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,292
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,381 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,319
+37%since 2000
from $11,887 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
45.8%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
−2%since 2010
from 0.454 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
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
$90,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$934
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.3%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
61.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+34%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(1,995)
Black32%(1,188)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(452)
Asian0.6%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.8%(2,697)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.3%(1,117)
Black38%(1,552)
Hispanic / Latino25.3%(1,033)
Asian2.3%(95)
Other7.1%(288)
Diversity Score88.9%(3,633)
Diversity Score
89
+22%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.2%
+26.3 ptssince 2000
from 46.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+13%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% 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
10.5%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 17.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.7%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
14.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2012
from 19.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.4%
−53.0 ptssince 2013
from 69.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2017
from 58.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2016
from 88.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2016
from 12.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saxon, South Carolina?

Saxon, South Carolina has about 4,085 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Saxon, South Carolina earns about $32,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saxon, South Carolina expensive?

In Saxon, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $90,000, and the typical rent is about $934 a month.

How educated are people in Saxon, South Carolina?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Saxon, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saxon, South Carolina?

About 45.8% of people in Saxon, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saxon, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Saxon, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 83 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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