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Van Wyck

South Carolina · 1,065 residents (2025 est.) · 10.367 sq mi
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Van Wyck has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $279,200. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
951
−2%since 2023
from 970 in 2023
2018 – 2025
Population density
92 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 94 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.7
−2%since 2023
from 53.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,065 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2018 – 2024
654740827913999201820202024Van Wyck
2024951
201820202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,250
US average: $82,259
2018 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,262
+9%since 2023
from $28,620 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
+13%since 2023
from 0.402 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $245,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2019 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $758 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
3.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
2019 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83%(805)
Black11.2%(109)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(30)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.5%(24)
Diversity Score37.1%(360)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(820)
Black7.3%(69)
Hispanic / Latino3%(29)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other3.2%(30)
Diversity Score31.2%(296)
Diversity Score
31
−16%since 2023
from 37 in 2023
2018 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 91.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
−8%since 2023
from 36.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 83.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.2%
−20.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
Female
54.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 66.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 99.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Wyck, South Carolina?

Van Wyck, South Carolina has about 951 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Van Wyck, South Carolina?

The typical household in Van Wyck, South Carolina earns about $38,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Van Wyck, South Carolina expensive?

In Van Wyck, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $279,200, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Van Wyck, South Carolina?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Van Wyck, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Van Wyck, South Carolina?

About 5.4% of people in Van Wyck, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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