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Saxon

South Carolina · 3,424 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 $25,313. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $46,300. At a median age of 28.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,424
−8%since 2000
from 3,707 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,438 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.4
−10%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Saxon
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,313
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,381 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,347
−13%since 2000
from $11,887 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information19.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,300
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$537
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.2%
−37.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
47.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−12%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(1,379)
Black34.5%(1,180)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(768)
Asian1%(33)
Other1.2%(40)
Diversity Score83%(2,841)
Diversity Score
83
+14%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
57.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 46.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% 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
22.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.4%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saxon, South Carolina?

Saxon, South Carolina has about 3,424 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Saxon, South Carolina earns about $25,313 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 $46,300, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Saxon, South Carolina?

About 1.8% 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 35.2% of people in Saxon, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saxon, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Saxon, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 578 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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