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Sycamore

South Carolina · 147 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 $40,272. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,900. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
147
−21%since 2000
from 185 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
46 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.3
+32%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
521001481952431990201020202024Sycamore
202468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,272
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$30,534
+67%since 2000
from $18,297 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction20.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$584
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(95)
Black27.2%(40)
Hispanic / Latino2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.9%(13)
Diversity Score65.8%(97)
Diversity Score
66
+9%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.7%
−25.1 ptssince 2011
from 40.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2011
from 37.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−57.7 ptssince 2013
from 65.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sycamore, South Carolina?

Sycamore, South Carolina has about 147 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sycamore, South Carolina earns about $40,272 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 $81,900, and the typical rent is about $584 a month.

How educated are people in Sycamore, South Carolina?

About 3.9% 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 12.3% 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 44 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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