CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9702
South Carolina · Dillon County · 4,866 residents · 49.441 sq mi
Notable rankings
#49lowest low home value in SC$80,200#78lowest low broadband in SC71.4%#104lowest low rent in SC$699#176lowest low rent burden in SC20.6%TRACT SHAPE · Dillon County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 9702 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,477. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $80,200.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,866
−5%since 2020
from 5,106 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
98 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 103 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
+4%since 2020
from 33.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$51,477
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $30,944 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,168
+36%since 2020
from $17,769 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
−30%since 2020
from 0.528 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.3%
Finance & insurance9.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
Other services7%
Information5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
Construction5.1%
Public administration2.4%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Education & health services1.3%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$80,200
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $82,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $534 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 60.4% in 2020
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−41%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(2,262)
Black50.3%(2,569)
Hispanic / Latino1%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(224)
Diversity Score68.6%(3,501)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(2,029)
Black44.5%(2,167)
Hispanic / Latino4%(197)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.7%(473)
Diversity Score77.1%(3,751)
Diversity Score
77
+12%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 79.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.8 min
+17%since 2020
from 23.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 68.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
Female
49.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% 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 4,866 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 $51,477 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 $80,200, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.7% 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 19.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Dillon CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024