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Timmonsville

South Carolina · 2,099 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 $27,961. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,300. The poverty rate of 39.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,099
−9%since 2000
from 2,315 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
756 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 834 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+15%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Timmonsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,961
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,514 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,429
+49%since 2000
from $11,714 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$698
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
46.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.2%(235)
Black84.4%(1,771)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(28)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0.2%(5)
Diversity Score29.4%(617)
Diversity Score
29
−34%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+62%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 19.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.1%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.8%
−63.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Timmonsville, South Carolina?

Timmonsville, South Carolina has about 2,099 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Timmonsville, South Carolina earns about $27,961 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 $72,300, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in Timmonsville, South Carolina?

About 7.2% 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 39.5% of people in Timmonsville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Timmonsville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Timmonsville, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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