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Zion

South Carolina · 76 residents · 0.355 sq mi
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Zion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $2,499. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 51.3% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

76
−1%since 2023
from 77 in 2023
2020 – 2024
214 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 217 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
50.9
−21%since 2023
from 64.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
708810612414220202024Zion
202476
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$2,499
US average: $82,259
$29,858
−10%since 2023
from $33,048 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
51.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2023
from 37.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.568
+13%since 2023
from 0.503 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information64%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade22%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

49.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
50.8% rent
36.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
22.6%
+22.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic24.7%(19)
Black75.3%(58)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46.5%(36)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.1%(13)
Black82.9%(63)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.4%(27)
35
−24%since 2023
from 46 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

42.9 min
US average: 26.5
64.0%
−21.7 ptssince 2023
from 85.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
36.0%
+21.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
65.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
14.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

17.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
82.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
50.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 57.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Zion, South Carolina?

Zion, South Carolina has about 76 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Zion, South Carolina earns about $2,499 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Zion, South Carolina?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Zion, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zion, South Carolina?

About 51.3% of people in Zion, 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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