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Turbeville

South Carolina · 766 residents · 1.34 sq mi
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Turbeville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,691. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,400. The poverty rate of 34.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
766
+27%since 2000
from 602 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
572 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 449 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
+4%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5527018509991K1990201020202024Turbeville
2024925
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,691
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,339 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,166
+50%since 2000
from $13,465 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.516
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$446
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.2%
−35.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
44.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−7%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(459)
Black36.2%(277)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(22)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63%(483)
Diversity Score
63
+6%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% 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
20.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.9%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Turbeville, South Carolina?

Turbeville, South Carolina has about 766 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Turbeville, South Carolina earns about $31,691 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 $68,400, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Turbeville, South Carolina?

About 12.5% 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 34.6% 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 88 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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