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Sycamore

South Carolina · 180 residents · 3.171 sq mi
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Sycamore has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,800. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
180
−3%since 2000
from 185 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
57 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
+11%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
521001481952431990201020202024Sycamore
202468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$13,521
−26%since 2000
from $18,297 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.515
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade58.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$344
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.8%
−56.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
24.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+35%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(119)
Black32.2%(58)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.4%(103)
Diversity Score
57
−5%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
7.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.9%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
Female
40.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−65.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sycamore, South Carolina?

Sycamore, South Carolina has about 180 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sycamore, South Carolina earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sycamore, South Carolina expensive?

In Sycamore, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $90,800, and the typical rent is about $344 a month.

How educated are people in Sycamore, South Carolina?

About 11.7% 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 27.3% 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 11 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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