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Society Hill

South Carolina · 438 residents · 2.148 sq mi
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Society Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 262 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $59,300. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
438
−37%since 2000
from 700 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
204 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
+21%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3484685897108301990201020202024Society Hill
2024388
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,057 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,949
+40%since 2000
from $15,005 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$595
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−1%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(311)
Black53.7%(376)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.7%(439)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(200)
Black47.3%(207)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(3)
Diversity Score65.9%(289)
Diversity Score
66
+5%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 16.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.9%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.6%
−66.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Society Hill, South Carolina?

Society Hill, South Carolina has about 438 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Society Hill, South Carolina?

The typical household in Society Hill, South Carolina earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Society Hill, South Carolina expensive?

In Society Hill, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $59,300, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Society Hill, South Carolina?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Society Hill, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Society Hill, South Carolina?

About 3.7% of people in Society Hill, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Society Hill, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Society Hill, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 291 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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