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Smoaks

South Carolina · 126 residents · 1.63 sq mi
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Smoaks has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,625. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $108,300. Households here earn about 27% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
126
−10%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
77 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
−6%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
811111411702001990201020202024Smoaks
202495
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,625
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,273
+21%since 2000
from $20,097 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services20.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration20.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services9.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,300
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.9%
−58.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
29.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+24%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(120)
Black11.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score26%(36)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(125)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.3 min
+191%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
5.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smoaks, South Carolina?

Smoaks, South Carolina has about 126 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Smoaks, South Carolina earns about $55,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smoaks, South Carolina expensive?

In Smoaks, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $108,300, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Smoaks, South Carolina?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Smoaks, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smoaks, South Carolina?

About 12.4% of people in Smoaks, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smoaks, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Smoaks, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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