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Vance

South Carolina · 120 residents (2025 est.) · 0.51 sq mi
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With 166 people, Vance is a city in South Carolina. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 47% of the housing stock. This skews young, with a median age of 33.3. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. The poverty rate is 21.7%, above the 12.5% national rate.

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

166
−20%since 2000
from 208 in 2000
120 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
327 / sq mi
−31%since 2009
from 471 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
33.3
+1%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.51 sq mi
Population, 19902024
6611316120825519902000201020202024Vance
2024166
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53%(5)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.2%(12)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.2%(2)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.4%(4)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2412%(20)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3430.1%(50)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.6%(11)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.4%(9)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6424.7%(41)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.2%(12)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$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%
21.7%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,360
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
46.8%
−33.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
53.2% rent
29.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.53 people
+9%since 2009
from 3.23 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
13.6%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
24.0%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14.4%(30)
Black84.6%(176)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(2)
Black98.8%(164)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
3
−91%since 2009
from 33 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German1.2%(2)
Irish0.6%(1)
Section 05

Education

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%
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.4 min
+23%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
93.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
2.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
8.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.9%
−20.4 ptssince 2011
from 27.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
78.9%
+24.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
52.4%
−17.3 ptssince 2020
from 69.7% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
25.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
16.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

63.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
36.1%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
16.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
21.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
17.5%
−14.7 ptssince 2013
from 32.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
89.4%
+35.6 ptssince 2017
from 53.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
91.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 75.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
93.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 99.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2016
from 89.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married74.7%(71)
Married22.1%(21)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced3.2%(3)
Women 15+
Never married46.2%(24)
Married36.5%(19)
Widowed5.8%(3)
Divorced11.5%(6)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

17.5%
−14.7 ptssince 2013
from 32.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
53.6%
+18.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
14.5%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
24.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
8.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
54.8%
+19.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
42.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)30.4%(7)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)8.7%(2)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 23 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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