CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3
South Carolina · Anderson County · 5,491 residents · 2.279 sq mi
Notable rankings
#184highest foreign-born in SC10.0%#194highest density in SC2,409/sq mi#234highest population in SC5,491#326lowest short commute in SC21.4 minTRACT SHAPE · Anderson County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 3 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,631. Population has grown 15% since 2020. Median home value is $241,700.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,491
+15%since 2020
from 4,759 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,409 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 2,088 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
−16%since 2020
from 47.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$58,631
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,261 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,826
+33%since 2020
from $31,533 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+1%since 2020
from 0.444 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18%
Information17%
Other services4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
Public administration3.8%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$241,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $173,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,252
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,049 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
44.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+27%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic69%(3,284)
Black21.1%(1,003)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(297)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other3.4%(161)
Diversity Score59.3%(2,822)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(3,920)
Black13.9%(762)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(45)
Asian5.1%(280)
Other8.8%(484)
Diversity Score57.6%(3,162)
Diversity Score
58
−3%since 2020
from 59 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.4 min
+17%since 2020
from 18.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 83.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% 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
7.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
Female
54.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 58.1% in 2020
Foreign born
10.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 94.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 95.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% 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 5,491 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 $58,631 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 $241,700, and the typical rent is about $1,252 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.0% 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 7.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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