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Six Mile

South Carolina · 770 residents (2025 est.) · 2.038 sq mi
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Six Mile is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $338,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
931
+68%since 2000
from 553 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
457 / sq mi
+68%since 2000
from 271 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
−2%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:770 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4596578551K1K1990201020202024Six Mile
2024931
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,250
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,571 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,011
+76%since 2000
from $23,260 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
+36.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
−15%since 2010
from 0.471 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$338,700
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $544 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
7.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.7%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+72%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
91
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(534)
Black2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(46)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(889)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other2.4%(22)
Diversity Score10.9%(102)
Diversity Score
11
+31%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.9%
+32.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+127%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% 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
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+21.4 ptssince 2017
from 74.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Six Mile, South Carolina?

Six Mile, South Carolina has about 931 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Six Mile, South Carolina?

The typical household in Six Mile, South Carolina earns about $96,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Six Mile, South Carolina expensive?

In Six Mile, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $338,700, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Six Mile, South Carolina?

About 56.9% of adults age 25 and over in Six Mile, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Six Mile, South Carolina?

About 5.7% of people in Six Mile, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Six Mile, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Six Mile, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 406 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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