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Smyrna

South Carolina · 45 residents · 0.706 sq mi
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Smyrna has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 14 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $118,800. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45
−24%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
64 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 84 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.5
+37%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
20355064791990201020202024Smyrna
202438
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,074
−46%since 2000
from $20,575 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade35.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing14.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,800
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−50.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.4%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.8
−18%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(45)
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
7.4%
−28.0 ptssince 2000
from 35.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
59.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 47.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
64.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
35.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.3%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
39.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
31.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smyrna, South Carolina?

Smyrna, South Carolina has about 45 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Smyrna, South Carolina earns about $31,250 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 $118,800.

How educated are people in Smyrna, South Carolina?

About 7.4% 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 17.4% 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 29 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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