CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9703
South Carolina · Barnwell County · 3,916 residents · 26.688 sq mi
Notable rankings
#73lowest low home value in SC$88,000#159lowest low income in SC$41,042#198highest high poverty in SC26.0%#227lowest low broadband in SC79.3%TRACT SHAPE · Barnwell County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 9703 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,042. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $88,000. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,916
+2%since 2020
from 3,830 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
147 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 144 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
−2%since 2020
from 40.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,042
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $24,625 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,000
+37%since 2020
from $17,540 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.544
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.546 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.9%
Information9.9%
Finance & insurance9.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
Construction2.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Other services0.5%
Public administration0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$88,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $80,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$819
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $641 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−35%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic38%(1,456)
Black60.9%(2,331)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(43)
Diversity Score60.6%(2,322)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.5%(1,781)
Black47.6%(1,863)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(70)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other4.7%(185)
Diversity Score70.5%(2,762)
Diversity Score
71
+16%since 2020
from 61 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 85.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.5 min
+13%since 2020
from 24.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 75.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% 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
20.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
Female
55.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
Foreign born
5.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 99.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 3,916 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 $41,042 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 $88,000, and the typical rent is about $819 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 13.8% 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 26.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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