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Sycamore

South Carolina · 138 residents (2025 est.) · 3.171 sq mi
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Population has fallen 63% since 2000, a loss of 117 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 27.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
68
−63%since 2000
from 185 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
−63%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.0
+33%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:138 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
521001481952431990201020202024Sycamore
202468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$43,710
+139%since 2000
from $18,297 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.636
+24%since 2010
from 0.515 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade39.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$422
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
43.6% rent
Vacancy rate
45.1%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(114)
Black35.1%(65)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.7%(112)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(57)
Black11.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(3)
Diversity Score35.2%(24)
Diversity Score
35
−42%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+98%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
41.0%
+34.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−40.8 ptssince 2011
from 40.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.5%
+21.0 ptssince 2011
from 37.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
Female
36.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−67.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
48.5%
+26.9 ptssince 2012
from 21.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.1%
−46.8 ptssince 2013
from 65.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.5%
+28.0 ptssince 2017
from 51.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sycamore, South Carolina?

Sycamore, South Carolina has about 68 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Sycamore, South Carolina expensive?

In Sycamore, South Carolina, the typical rent is about $422 a month.

How educated are people in Sycamore, South Carolina?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sycamore, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sycamore, South Carolina?

About 27.9% of people in Sycamore, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sycamore, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Sycamore, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 123 residents, a change of about -64 percent over that period.

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

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