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Smyrna

South Carolina · 55 residents · 0.706 sq mi
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Smyrna has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $90,000. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55
−7%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
78 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 84 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+26%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20355064791990201020202024Smyrna
202438
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,135
+76%since 2000
from $20,575 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade27.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
−60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−69%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(1)
Asian1.8%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.5%(5)
Diversity Score
10
−51%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−35.4 ptssince 2000
from 35.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.4%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 47.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
−3%since 2000
from 30.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.0%
+27.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−56.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
73.1%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
26.9%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.9%
−13.6 ptssince 2013
from 40.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smyrna, South Carolina?

Smyrna, South Carolina has about 55 residents according to the 2020 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 $90,000.

How educated are people in Smyrna, South Carolina?

About 0.0% 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 3.8% 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 19 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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