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Smyrna

South Carolina · 56 residents (2025 est.) · 0.706 sq mi
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Smyrna has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 21 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $220,800. With a median age of 67.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 67.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38
−36%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
54 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 84 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
67.0
+90%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:56 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
20355064791990201020202024Smyrna
202438
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$109,868
+434%since 2000
from $20,575 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.4%
+40.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.602
+54%since 2010
from 0.390 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance50%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical50%
US avg: 5.1%
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,800
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
5.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
−25%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(54)
Black8.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.4%(11)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(38)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−23.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.8%
+36.9 ptssince 2000
from 47.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 30.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 48.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−56.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
47.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
31.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.2%
−27.3 ptssince 2013
from 40.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.7%
+52.3 ptssince 2017
from 21.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smyrna, South Carolina?

Smyrna, South Carolina has about 38 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Smyrna, South Carolina earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smyrna, South Carolina expensive?

In Smyrna, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $220,800.

How educated are people in Smyrna, South Carolina?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Smyrna, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smyrna, South Carolina?

About 0.0% of people in Smyrna, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smyrna, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Smyrna, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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

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