CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 108.08
South Carolina · Dorchester County · 6,238 residents · 2.394 sq mi
Notable rankings
#99highest broadband in SC97.6%#157highest population in SC6,238#165highest density in SC2,606/sq mi#199lowest low poverty in SC5.4%TRACT SHAPE · Dorchester County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 108.08 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,281. Population has declined 8% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $324,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 27% less than the Dorchester County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,238
−8%since 2020
from 6,748 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,606 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 2,819 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
−5%since 2020
from 42.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$57,281
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,567 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,411
+12%since 2020
from $34,268 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
+4%since 2020
from 0.410 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.1%
Information8.9%
Retail trade8.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
Other services5.3%
Public administration3.4%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Education & health services2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$324,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $201,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,255
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,026 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
47.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
+22.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+56%since 2020
from 3.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(5,001)
Black15.7%(1,062)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(189)
Asian3.8%(254)
Other3.6%(242)
Diversity Score52.8%(3,564)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(3,895)
Black24.1%(1,505)
Hispanic / Latino5%(310)
Asian3%(189)
Other5.4%(339)
Diversity Score68.2%(4,254)
Diversity Score
68
+29%since 2020
from 53 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.0 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 30.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+1.6 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
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Female
52.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Foreign born
5.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 87.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% 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 6,238 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 $57,281 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 $324,200, and the typical rent is about $1,255 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.0% 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 5.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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