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St. Stephen

South Carolina · 1,571 residents · 2.59 sq mi
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St. Stephen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,625. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $116,800. The poverty rate of 42.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,571
−12%since 2000
from 1,776 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
607 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 686 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+26%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024St. Stephen
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,625
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,804 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,889
+32%since 2000
from $11,258 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
42.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$652
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+41%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.2%(697)
Black58.1%(1,032)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(27)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.2%(1,105)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(657)
Black51.6%(810)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(18)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other1.6%(25)
Diversity Score65.9%(1,035)
Diversity Score
66
+6%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+24%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.6%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.6%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Stephen, South Carolina?

St. Stephen, South Carolina has about 1,571 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Stephen, South Carolina?

The typical household in St. Stephen, South Carolina earns about $25,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Stephen, South Carolina expensive?

In St. Stephen, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $116,800, and the typical rent is about $652 a month.

How educated are people in St. Stephen, South Carolina?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in St. Stephen, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Stephen, South Carolina?

About 42.7% of people in St. Stephen, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Stephen, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Stephen, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 126 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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