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Turbeville

South Carolina · 751 residents (2025 est.) · 1.34 sq mi
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Turbeville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,268. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $80,000. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
925
+54%since 2000
from 602 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
690 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 449 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.1
−9%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:751 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5527018509991K1990201020202024Turbeville
2024925
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,268
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,339 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,477
+60%since 2000
from $13,465 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
−1%since 2010
from 0.516 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
44.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.8%
+39.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−32%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(381)
Black34.9%(210)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.3%(357)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.4%(401)
Black52.1%(482)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(34)
Diversity Score67.4%(623)
Diversity Score
67
+14%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+11%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% 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
19.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.9%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
57.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2012
from 23.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
−64.8 ptssince 2013
from 74.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2017
from 56.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Turbeville, South Carolina?

Turbeville, South Carolina has about 925 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Turbeville, South Carolina earns about $50,268 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Turbeville, South Carolina expensive?

In Turbeville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $80,000, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Turbeville, South Carolina?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Turbeville, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Turbeville, South Carolina?

About 21.4% of people in Turbeville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Turbeville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Turbeville, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 247 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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