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Socastee

South Carolina · 23,796 residents · 13.366 sq mi
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Socastee has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,257. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $234,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,796
+66%since 2000
from 14,295 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,780 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 1,070 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+27%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K13K18K22K26K1990201020202024Socastee
202424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,257
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,436 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,347
+85%since 2000
from $18,069 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+7%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17%
US avg: 6.9%
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,200
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,246
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $630 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
34.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+68%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(12,096)
Black6.7%(958)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(666)
Asian2.1%(296)
Other0%
Diversity Score31%(4,428)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(16,557)
Black5.5%(1,302)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(4,431)
Asian1.1%(255)
Other5.3%(1,251)
Diversity Score59.4%(14,139)
Diversity Score
59
+92%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
4.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.2%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.9%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.4%
−54.3 ptssince 2013
from 73.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2017
from 78.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 84.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 12.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Socastee, South Carolina?

Socastee, South Carolina has about 23,796 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Socastee, South Carolina earns about $62,257 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Socastee, South Carolina expensive?

In Socastee, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $234,200, and the typical rent is about $1,246 a month.

How educated are people in Socastee, South Carolina?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Socastee, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Socastee, South Carolina?

About 12.6% of people in Socastee, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Socastee, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Socastee, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,370 residents, a change of about 128 percent over that period.

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