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Timmonsville

South Carolina · 2,320 residents · 2.777 sq mi
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Timmonsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,886. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,500. The poverty rate of 47.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
2,320
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,315 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
835 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 834 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
+8%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Timmonsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,886
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,514 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,158
−5%since 2000
from $11,714 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
47.4%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$487
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.2%
−35.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
45.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+51%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.6%(499)
Black77%(1,782)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(19)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.2%(1,024)
2010
White, non-Hispanic16.2%(376)
Black81.4%(1,889)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(29)
Asian0.6%(14)
Other0.2%(4)
Diversity Score38.3%(888)
Diversity Score
38
−13%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+73%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
27.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
22.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.0%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Timmonsville, South Carolina?

Timmonsville, South Carolina has about 2,320 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Timmonsville, South Carolina earns about $19,886 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Timmonsville, South Carolina expensive?

In Timmonsville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $62,500, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in Timmonsville, South Carolina?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Timmonsville, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Timmonsville, South Carolina?

About 47.4% of people in Timmonsville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Timmonsville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Timmonsville, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 138 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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