CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 17
South Carolina · Florence County · 2,222 residents · 66.305 sq mi
Notable rankings
#7lowest low broadband in SC#371 US58.2%#60lowest low rent burden in SC5.7%#94lowest low density in SC33.51/sq mi#116highest old in SC52.9 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Florence County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 17 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,057. Population has fallen 17% since 2020, a loss of 461 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $151,500. With a median age of 52.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the Florence County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,222
−17%since 2020
from 2,683 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
34 / sq mi
−17%since 2020
from 40 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
52.9
+32%since 2020
from 40.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$43,057
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $38,487 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,114
+12%since 2020
from $18,028 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
−7%since 2020
from 0.500 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information32%
Retail trade14.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
Construction2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$151,500
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $88,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$766
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $716 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.2% in 2020
31.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.7%
−17.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+53%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(1,574)
Black35.9%(964)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(141)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(4)
Diversity Score65.5%(1,757)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(1,104)
Black37.2%(827)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(146)
Asian2.2%(49)
Other4.3%(96)
Diversity Score76%(1,689)
Diversity Score
76
+16%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.5 min
−13%since 2020
from 24.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 89.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
+0.1 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
9.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
Female
50.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
Foreign born
9.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
58.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% 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 2,222 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 $43,057 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 $151,500, and the typical rent is about $766 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 13.8% 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 23.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Florence CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024