CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9702
South Carolina · Colleton County · 1,675 residents · 126.57 sq mi
Notable rankings
#9lowest low density in SC13.23/sq mi#62highest commute in SC36.6 min#163lowest low home value in SC$109,300#262lowest low rent burden in SC26.1%TRACT SHAPE · Colleton County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 9702 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,154. Population has grown 19% since 2020. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $109,300.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,675
+19%since 2020
from 1,407 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13 / sq mi
+19%since 2020
from 11 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
−12%since 2020
from 48.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$56,154
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,750 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,217
+23%since 2020
from $23,034 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
+9%since 2020
from 0.392 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
Retail trade9.4%
Wholesale trade7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
Construction5.4%
Finance & insurance3.3%
Education & health services3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Other services1.7%
Public administration1.3%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$109,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $69,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,134
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $904 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.7% in 2020
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% 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-Hispanic72.7%(1,023)
Black21.7%(306)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(44)
Asian2.4%(34)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.8%(743)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(1,437)
Black12.2%(204)
Hispanic / Latino1%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(18)
Diversity Score31.1%(521)
Diversity Score
31
−41%since 2020
from 53 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 87.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.6 min
+5%since 2020
from 34.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 71.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% 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
2.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
Female
58.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% 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 1,675 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 $56,154 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 $109,300, and the typical rent is about $1,134 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.1% 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 8.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Colleton CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024