CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 21.05
South Carolina · Greenville County · 2,614 residents · 0.83 sq mi
Notable rankings
#62highest WFH in SC26.3%#69lowest young in SC28.1 yrs#95highest density in SC3,149/sq mi#101highest foreign-born in SC12.8%TRACT SHAPE · Greenville County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 21.05 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,452. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $118,800. At a median age of 28.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,614
+10%since 2020
from 2,369 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,149 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 2,854 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
28.1
−12%since 2020
from 31.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$63,452
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $36,473 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,580
+40%since 2020
from $21,076 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
−8%since 2020
from 0.425 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.7%
Retail trade11.6%
Other services6.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
Public administration5.6%
Finance & insurance4%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$118,800
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,554
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,050 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
67.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+4%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(939)
Black34.9%(826)
Hispanic / Latino23.1%(548)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(56)
Diversity Score83.4%(1,976)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.5%(693)
Black42.3%(1,107)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(606)
Asian3.7%(96)
Other4.3%(112)
Diversity Score86.7%(2,266)
Diversity Score
87
+4%since 2020
from 83 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 77.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.2 min
+6%since 2020
from 21.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.8%
−22.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.3%
+22.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Female
53.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Foreign born
12.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% 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 2,614 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 $63,452 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 $118,800, and the typical rent is about $1,554 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.5% 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 28.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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