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Shell Point

South Carolina · 2,281 residents · 4.013 sq mi
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Shell Point has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,555. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 575 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $181,500. Households here earn about 27% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,281
−20%since 2000
from 2,856 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
568 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 712 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+19%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Shell Point
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,555
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,957 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,836
+50%since 2000
from $17,222 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$880
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $615 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+14%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(2,158)
Black15.9%(455)
Hispanic / Latino5%(142)
Asian1.6%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.1%(1,345)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(1,467)
Black14%(319)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(289)
Asian2.1%(49)
Other0.7%(15)
Diversity Score61.1%(1,393)
Diversity Score
61
+30%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+23%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 19.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−66.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shell Point, South Carolina?

Shell Point, South Carolina has about 2,281 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shell Point, South Carolina?

The typical household in Shell Point, South Carolina earns about $69,555 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shell Point, South Carolina expensive?

In Shell Point, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $181,500, and the typical rent is about $880 a month.

How educated are people in Shell Point, South Carolina?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Shell Point, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shell Point, South Carolina?

About 10.2% of people in Shell Point, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shell Point, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Shell Point, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 491 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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