CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9704.01
South Carolina · Barnwell County · 2,241 residents · 29.57 sq mi
Notable rankings
#47lowest low education in SC7.6%#85highest commute in SC35.5 min#95lowest low broadband in SC72.5%#230lowest low home value in SC$121,600TRACT SHAPE · Barnwell County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 9704.01 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,879. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $121,600. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% more than the Barnwell County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,241
−4%since 2020
from 2,333 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
76 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 79 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
−14%since 2020
from 44.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,879
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,817 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,146
+14%since 2020
from $25,574 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
+16%since 2020
from 0.327 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.1%
Other services10.2%
Finance & insurance10.1%
Public administration9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
Information6.2%
Education & health services6.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
Construction2.2%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$121,600
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $114,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$929
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $590 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
14.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−14%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(1,759)
Black20.6%(480)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(39)
Diversity Score48.5%(1,133)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(1,331)
Black36.1%(810)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0.7%(15)
Other3.5%(78)
Diversity Score64.4%(1,444)
Diversity Score
64
+33%since 2020
from 49 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.5 min
+19%since 2020
from 29.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 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
2.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Female
47.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Foreign born
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 99.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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 2,241 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 $68,879 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 $121,600, and the typical rent is about $929 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 7.6% 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 21.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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