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Yemassee

South Carolina · 1,145 residents (2025 est.) · 10.9 sq mi
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Yemassee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,896. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $161,600. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,178
+46%since 2000
from 807 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
108 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
+18%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,145 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6157689221K1K1990201020202024Yemassee
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,896
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,868 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,791
+110%since 2000
from $14,186 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
+4%since 2010
from 0.450 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
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
$161,600
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$748
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+63%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(342)
Black55.4%(447)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(511)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.9%(423)
Black58.4%(688)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(57)
Diversity Score65.9%(777)
Diversity Score
66
+4%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.2%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.0%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 24.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.8%
+21.9 ptssince 2017
from 63.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yemassee, South Carolina?

Yemassee, South Carolina has about 1,178 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Yemassee, South Carolina earns about $44,896 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yemassee, South Carolina expensive?

In Yemassee, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $161,600, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in Yemassee, South Carolina?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Yemassee, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yemassee, South Carolina?

About 27.3% of people in Yemassee, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yemassee, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Yemassee, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 478 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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

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