CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9703.02
South Carolina · Dillon County · 2,421 residents · 37.688 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 9703.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,665. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 39.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Dillon County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
41% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,421
−5%since 2020
from 2,558 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
64 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 68 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
+16%since 2020
from 34.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$33,665
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,521 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,841
−15%since 2020
from $17,420 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.1%
−22.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
−28%since 2020
from 0.439 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.5%
Information17.2%
Finance & insurance10.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
Construction8.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$58,400
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$655
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $661 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
58.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.3%(699)
Black70.3%(1,798)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(61)
Diversity Score53.8%(1,377)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33%(799)
Black64.9%(1,572)
Hispanic / Latino1%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(25)
Diversity Score58.7%(1,420)
Diversity Score
59
+9%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 60.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.5 min
+80%since 2020
from 18.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
29.1%
+25.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% 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%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
Female
55.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
39.7%
+23.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 98.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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 2,421 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 $33,665 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 $58,400, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 5.0% 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 39.4% 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