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Sullivan's Island

South Carolina · 1,791 residents · 2.498 sq mi
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Sullivan's Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,563. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $1,000,001. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 131% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,791
−6%since 2000
from 1,911 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
717 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 765 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.1
+15%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Sullivan's Island
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,563
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,955 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,135
+38%since 2000
from $49,427 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
68.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $597,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,809
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,027 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.8%
−22.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
29.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.8
+20%since 2000
from 8.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,871)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(16)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(77)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,743)
Black0.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(20)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.1%(92)
Diversity Score
5
+27%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
39.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+120%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
57.8%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sullivan's Island, South Carolina?

Sullivan's Island, South Carolina has about 1,791 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sullivan's Island, South Carolina?

The typical household in Sullivan's Island, South Carolina earns about $101,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sullivan's Island, South Carolina expensive?

In Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $1,809 a month.

How educated are people in Sullivan's Island, South Carolina?

About 77.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sullivan's Island, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sullivan's Island, South Carolina?

About 5.1% of people in Sullivan's Island, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sullivan's Island, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Sullivan's Island, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 170 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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