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Yemassee

South Carolina · 1,027 residents · 10.9 sq mi
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Yemassee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,761. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $120,800. The poverty rate of 38.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,027
+27%since 2000
from 807 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
94 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.4
+2%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6157689221K1K1990201020202024Yemassee
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,761
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,868 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,797
+4%since 2000
from $14,186 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,800
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+73%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.7%(418)
Black53.5%(549)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(25)
Asian1.4%(14)
Other5.7%(58)
Diversity Score72%(739)
Diversity Score
72
+14%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+19%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
15.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.0%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.3%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yemassee, South Carolina?

Yemassee, South Carolina has about 1,027 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Yemassee, South Carolina earns about $31,761 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 $120,800, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Yemassee, South Carolina?

About 4.7% 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 38.1% 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 327 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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

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