CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9706.02
South Carolina · Dillon County · 4,690 residents · 35.609 sq mi
Notable rankings
#52lowest low broadband in SC#1426 US68.7%#71lowest low home value in SC$87,600#87lowest low rent in SC$677#126lowest young in SC31.9 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Dillon County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 9706.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,985. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $87,600. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,690
+11%since 2020
from 4,209 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
132 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 118 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.9
−19%since 2020
from 39.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$47,985
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $34,370 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,378
+15%since 2020
from $18,553 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+1%since 2020
from 0.431 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.6%
Retail trade14.3%
Finance & insurance8.3%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
Other services6.1%
Public administration5.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
Construction1%
Education & health services0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$87,600
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $103,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $666 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 60.6% in 2020
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−39%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(2,154)
Black46.4%(1,955)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other1.9%(82)
Diversity Score65.2%(2,746)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(2,361)
Black46%(2,158)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(171)
Diversity Score66.7%(3,128)
Diversity Score
67
+2%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.9 min
+13%since 2020
from 22.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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
7.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
Female
53.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
Foreign born
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 99.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.9 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 4,690 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 $47,985 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 $87,600, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.4% 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 30.0% 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