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Whitney

South Carolina · 3,685 residents · 3.051 sq mi
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Whitney has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,275. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $157,400. Households here earn about 26% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% 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
3,685
+1%since 2023
from 3,659 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,208 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 1,199 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
−1%since 2023
from 40.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
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20244K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,275
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $49,181 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,262
−5%since 2023
from $26,622 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
−9%since 2023
from 0.411 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $136,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,051
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $899 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 62.6% in 2023
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 31.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 34.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+10%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(1,570)
Black37%(1,353)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(505)
Asian1.7%(63)
Other4.6%(168)
Diversity Score82.2%(3,008)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43%(1,585)
Black36.7%(1,351)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(512)
Asian0.8%(29)
Other5.6%(208)
Diversity Score82.3%(3,031)
Diversity Score
82
Unchangedsince 2023
from 82 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 75.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+3%since 2023
from 20.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 74.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 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
7.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 71.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
Female
51.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
Foreign born
10.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 81.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 83.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitney, South Carolina?

Whitney, South Carolina has about 3,685 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Whitney, South Carolina earns about $51,275 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitney, South Carolina expensive?

In Whitney, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $157,400, and the typical rent is about $1,051 a month.

How educated are people in Whitney, South Carolina?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Whitney, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitney, South Carolina?

About 17.6% of people in Whitney, 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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