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Vance

South Carolina · 120 residents (2025 est.) · 0.507 sq mi
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Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 42 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
166
−20%since 2000
from 208 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
327 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 410 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
+1%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:120 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
661131612082551990201020202024Vance
2024166
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,872
+172%since 2000
from $8,787 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
+46.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
−18%since 2010
from 0.438 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade40.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Information1.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,360
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.8%
−33.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
53.2% rent
Vacancy rate
29.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.0%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14.4%(30)
Black84.6%(176)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.1%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(2)
Black98.8%(164)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(5)
Diversity Score
3
−90%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+31.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+23%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
8.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−20.4 ptssince 2011
from 27.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.9%
+24.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.7%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
36.1%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.1%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.5%
−50.3 ptssince 2013
from 67.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+35.6 ptssince 2017
from 53.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2016
from 89.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vance, South Carolina?

Vance, South Carolina has about 166 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Vance, South Carolina expensive?

In Vance, South Carolina, the typical rent is about $1,360 a month.

How educated are people in Vance, South Carolina?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Vance, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vance, South Carolina?

About 21.7% of people in Vance, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vance, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Vance, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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