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Vance

South Carolina · 170 residents · 0.507 sq mi
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Vance has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,962. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. Median home value is $43,800. The poverty rate of 42.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
170
−18%since 2000
from 208 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
335 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 410 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+17%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
661131612082551990201020202024Vance
2024166
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,962
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$9,004
+2%since 2000
from $8,787 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
42.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing10%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,800
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$483
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.6%
−50.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
22.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
52.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.9%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−19%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic10%(17)
Black79.4%(135)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian6.5%(11)
Other0.5%(1)
Diversity Score39.2%(67)
Diversity Score
39
+26%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+33.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
−25%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.7%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.0%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vance, South Carolina?

Vance, South Carolina has about 170 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vance, South Carolina earns about $20,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vance, South Carolina expensive?

In Vance, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $43,800, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Vance, South Carolina?

About 18.9% 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 42.3% 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 14 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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