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Ulmer

South Carolina · 65 residents · 2.739 sq mi
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Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $60,000. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65
−36%since 2000
from 102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+13%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5561061562071990201020202024Ulmer
2024190
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,791
+27%since 2000
from $16,363 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−21.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
31.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(87)
Black11.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.6%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60%(39)
Black35.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.4%(39)
Diversity Score
60
+127%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.0%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
41.2%
+37.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+23%since 2000
from 25.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.1%
+69.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.2%
−17.1 ptssince 2011
from 39.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
+21.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
80.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
42.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−46.1 ptssince 2013
from 50.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ulmer, South Carolina?

Ulmer, South Carolina has about 65 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Ulmer, South Carolina expensive?

In Ulmer, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $60,000.

How educated are people in Ulmer, South Carolina?

About 49.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ulmer, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ulmer, South Carolina?

About 22.4% of people in Ulmer, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ulmer, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Ulmer, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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