CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 209.03
South Carolina · Aiken County · 3,476 residents · 17.514 sq mi
Notable rankings
#17lowest low rent burden in SC#920 US0.0%#132lowest low rent in SC$733#191highest WFH in SC17.8%#214highest household income in SC$94,167TRACT SHAPE · Aiken County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 209.03 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,167. Population has grown 29% since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $206,200. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Aiken County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,476
+29%since 2020
from 2,704 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
198 / sq mi
+29%since 2020
from 154 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
+19%since 2020
from 38.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$94,167
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $42,132 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,869
+25%since 2020
from $35,169 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.5%
+27.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
−32%since 2020
from 0.551 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.2%
Retail trade6.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
Wholesale trade5.2%
Education & health services4.7%
Other services2.6%
Information1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Public administration1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$206,200
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $98,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 92.6% in 2020
5.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−23.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−6%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(1,546)
Black21.9%(591)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(502)
Asian1.4%(37)
Other1%(28)
Diversity Score73.8%(1,996)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(2,614)
Black5.3%(185)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(618)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(59)
Diversity Score50%(1,737)
Diversity Score
50
−32%since 2020
from 74 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.3 min
−3%since 2020
from 24.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−18.6 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 65.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Female
49.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Foreign born
3.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,476 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $94,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $206,200.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.0% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 5.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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