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South Union

South Carolina · 447 residents · 2.604 sq mi
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The short version

Population has grown 34% since 2023. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
447
+34%since 2023
from 333 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
172 / sq mi
+34%since 2023
from 128 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
+3%since 2023
from 38.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
23129034940846720202024South Union
2024447
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,966
+16%since 2023
from $20,640 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
+9%since 2023
from 0.359 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance21.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services21.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
86.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.0% in 2023
13.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(333)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(447)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
81.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 79.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 41.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 28.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 35.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.4% in 2023
Female
54.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 61.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 86.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Union, South Carolina?

South Union, South Carolina has about 447 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in South Union, South Carolina?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in South Union, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Union, South Carolina?

About 10.7% of people in South Union, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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