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South Carolina · 146 residents (2025 est.) · 0.669 sq mi
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Sellers has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,614. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 85 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 57.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 57.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
192
−31%since 2000
from 277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
287 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 414 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.2
+63%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:146 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
811622443254061990201020202024Sellers
2024192
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,614
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,688 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,777
+134%since 2000
from $6,325 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
2.2%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
57.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
−28%since 2010
from 0.480 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade52.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information22.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$473
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
39.3% rent
Vacancy rate
31.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.7%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14.4%(40)
Black85.6%(237)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.9%(86)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.9%(21)
Black56.8%(109)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other25%(48)
Diversity Score74.7%(144)
Diversity Score
75
+142%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.9%
+40.7 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
84.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 95.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
38.2%
+32.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
28.7%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 42.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.5%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
72.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
27.1%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2012
from 27.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.2%
−68.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
32.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2017
from 25.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sellers, South Carolina?

Sellers, South Carolina has about 192 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sellers, South Carolina earns about $32,614 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sellers, South Carolina expensive?

In Sellers, South Carolina, the typical rent is about $473 a month.

How educated are people in Sellers, South Carolina?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sellers, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sellers, South Carolina?

About 57.8% of people in Sellers, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sellers, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Sellers, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 187 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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

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