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Whitney

South Carolina · 4,409 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 $43,607. Population has grown 20% since 2021. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $111,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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

4,409
+20%vs 2021
vs 3,676 in 2021
2020 – 2024
1,445 / sq mi
+20%vs 2021
vs 1,205 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
36.4
−11%vs 2021
vs 40.9 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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20244K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,607
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $39,006 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$20,211
−4%vs 2021
vs $21,105 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 14.5% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
20.0%
+2.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.4% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$111,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $117,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$771
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $869 in 2021
US average: $1,124
58.3%
−4.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.9% in 2021
41.7% rent
2.5
−15%vs 2021
vs 3.0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(1,817)
Black37.8%(1,391)
Hispanic / Latino6%(219)
Asian3%(109)
Other3.8%(140)
Diversity Score75.8%(2,787)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(2,037)
Black31.6%(1,392)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(682)
Asian2.8%(124)
Other0.9%(40)
Diversity Score80.1%(3,530)
80
+6%vs 2021
vs 76 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.3%
+2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 14.4% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.9%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 70.5% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
3.2%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 3.2% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.9 min
−2%vs 2021
vs 21.2 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
76.5%
+5.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.1% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
4.4%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.1% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.6% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
71.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 72.1% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
20.6%
+2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.9% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

50.1%
+3.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.3% in 2021
49.9%
−3.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.7% in 2021
10.5%
+3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.3% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
18.3%
+2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.8% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Whitney, South Carolina?

Whitney, South Carolina has about 4,409 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Whitney, South Carolina earns about $43,607 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 $111,000, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Whitney, South Carolina?

About 17.3% 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 20.0% 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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