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Smoaks

South Carolina · 98 residents · 1.63 sq mi
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Smoaks has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 42 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,400. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
98
−30%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.0
+24%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
811111411702001990201020202024Smoaks
202495
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,171
+60%since 2000
from $20,097 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Information2.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,400
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+43%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(90)
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
15.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.4 min
+185%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smoaks, South Carolina?

Smoaks, South Carolina has about 98 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Smoaks, South Carolina earns about $53,125 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 $119,400.

How educated are people in Smoaks, South Carolina?

About 15.4% 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 7.4% 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 81 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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

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