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Vance

South Carolina · 128 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 $21,250. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 80 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $62,500. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 61% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
128
−38%since 2000
from 208 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
252 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 410 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+40%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
661131612082551990201020202024Vance
2024166
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,250
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$63,951
+628%since 2000
from $8,787 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance41.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical41.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
81.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
18.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.3%(17)
Black81.3%(104)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.2%(43)
Diversity Score
33
+7%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
−9%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
25.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.1%
−15.2 ptssince 2011
from 27.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.8%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.5%
−44.3 ptssince 2013
from 67.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vance, South Carolina?

Vance, South Carolina has about 128 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vance, South Carolina earns about $21,250 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 $62,500.

How educated are people in Vance, South Carolina?

About 5.8% 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 20.6% of people in Vance, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vance, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Vance, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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