CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9602.02
South Carolina · Bamberg County · 3,201 residents · 117.032 sq mi
Notable rankings
#63lowest low density in SC27.35/sq mi#84lowest low home value in SC$92,300#84highest high poverty in SC35.0%#101lowest low education in SC9.5%TRACT SHAPE · Bamberg County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 9602.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,482. Population has fallen 19% since 2020, a loss of 764 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $92,300. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% 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
3,201
−19%since 2020
from 3,965 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
27 / sq mi
−19%since 2020
from 34 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.8
−1%since 2020
from 48.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$48,482
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $43,759 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,566
+24%since 2020
from $19,735 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
+26%since 2020
from 0.387 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23.4%
Retail trade19.9%
Information7.9%
Other services3.1%
Public administration3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
Construction2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$92,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$923
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
27.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.0%
+40.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+14%since 2020
from 1.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.6%(1,014)
Black68.6%(2,719)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(156)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(76)
Diversity Score57.8%(2,292)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(1,048)
Black61.7%(1,975)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(122)
Diversity Score63.8%(2,042)
Diversity Score
64
+10%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 77.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.6 min
−15%since 2020
from 32.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−16.5 ptssince 2020
from 86.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
Female
49.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 64.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 96.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% 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 3,201 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 $48,482 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 $92,300, and the typical rent is about $923 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.5% 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 35.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Census Tract 9601.02Census Tract 9602.01Census Tract 9601.01Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9604DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024