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South Union

South Carolina · 341 residents · 2.604 sq mi
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South Union is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,289. Population has grown 36% since 2021. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 79% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

341
+36%vs 2021
vs 251 in 2021
2020 – 2024
131 / sq mi
+36%vs 2021
vs 96 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
43.3
−15%vs 2021
vs 51.1 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
23129034940846720202024South Union
2024447
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$98,289
US average: $66,278
$27,502
+25%vs 2021
vs $22,002 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.3%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 58.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
5.4%
−7.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.1% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade44.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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

78.1%
−21.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
21.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(251)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(317)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.8%(30)
9
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.3%
+13.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 95.7% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
7.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.7% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.3 min
US average: 26.9
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
43.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
55.6%
+20.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 35.4% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

40.4%
+4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 35.9% in 2021
59.6%
−4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 64.1% in 2021
3.9%
+3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
21.7%
+5.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.7% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Union, South Carolina?

South Union, South Carolina has about 341 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Union, South Carolina earns about $98,289 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in South Union, South Carolina?

About 21.3% 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 5.4% 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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