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Slater-Marietta

South Carolina · 2,381 residents · 4.308 sq mi
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Slater-Marietta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,857. 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 risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,800. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,381
+7%since 2000
from 2,228 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
553 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.6
+33%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Slater-Marietta
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,857
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,898 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,929
+34%since 2000
from $17,169 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
+41%since 2010
from 0.327 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance30.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services12.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,800
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$988
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
20.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+13%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(2,012)
Black0.8%(18)
Hispanic / Latino8%(178)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.5%(456)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(2,106)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.6%(253)
Diversity Score25.8%(614)
Diversity Score
26
+26%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.9%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+70%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 97.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% 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
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 23.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
−55.0 ptssince 2013
from 68.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+38.2 ptssince 2017
from 55.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2016
from 85.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−13.3 ptssince 2016
from 14.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Slater-Marietta, South Carolina?

Slater-Marietta, South Carolina has about 2,381 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Slater-Marietta, South Carolina?

The typical household in Slater-Marietta, South Carolina earns about $41,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Slater-Marietta, South Carolina expensive?

In Slater-Marietta, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $95,800, and the typical rent is about $988 a month.

How educated are people in Slater-Marietta, South Carolina?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Slater-Marietta, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Slater-Marietta, South Carolina?

About 29.9% of people in Slater-Marietta, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Slater-Marietta, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Slater-Marietta, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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