CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 108.18
South Carolina · Dorchester County · 9,087 residents · 3.269 sq mi
Notable rankings
#37highest population in SC#911 US9,087#44highest rent burden in SC74.6%#127highest broadband in SC97.2%#138highest density in SC2,780/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Dorchester County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 108.18 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,054. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $335,400. At a median age of 32.9, 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 32.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
9,087
+8%since 2020
from 8,405 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,780 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 2,571 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.9
−7%since 2020
from 35.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20249K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$62,054
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $42,382 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,493
+59%since 2020
from $22,294 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−16.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
−17%since 2020
from 0.480 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
Finance & insurance8.6%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
Retail trade5.5%
Other services3.7%
Public administration2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$335,400
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $165,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,468
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,211 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
47.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+38%since 2020
from 3.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.2%(3,044)
Black42.1%(3,540)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(1,567)
Asian1%(81)
Other2.1%(173)
Diversity Score82%(6,894)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48%(4,363)
Black37.9%(3,448)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(619)
Asian3.6%(327)
Other3.6%(330)
Diversity Score77.3%(7,022)
Diversity Score
77
−6%since 2020
from 82 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 76.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.7 min
−4%since 2020
from 28.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 60.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Female
49.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Foreign born
6.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+26.6 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% 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 9,087 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 $62,054 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 $335,400, and the typical rent is about $1,468 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.3% 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 10.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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