CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5
South Carolina · Greenville County · 1,387 residents · 0.409 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2lowest low broadband in SC#216 US52.7%#7lowest low income in SC#446 US$19,699#19lowest short commute in SC#1455 US13.4 min#54highest WFH in SC27.0%TRACT SHAPE · Greenville County, SC
The short version
Population has declined 5% since 2020. Median home value is $413,900. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,387
−5%since 2020
from 1,453 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,391 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 3,553 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
52.2
−7%since 2020
from 56.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$54,528
+59%since 2020
from $34,287 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.665
+7%since 2020
from 0.619 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.5%
Other services7.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
Public administration6.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Information3.1%
Finance & insurance2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Education & health services1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$413,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $307,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$764
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $570 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
30.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
70.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 70.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(677)
Black44.5%(646)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(66)
Asian2.4%(35)
Other2%(29)
Diversity Score72.8%(1,057)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.2%(724)
Black44%(610)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(31)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other1.2%(17)
Diversity Score66.7%(925)
Diversity Score
67
−8%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.4 min
−14%since 2020
from 15.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.0%
+21.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
28.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
18.3%
+17.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
Female
55.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.7%
+17.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
52.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 98.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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 1,387 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $413,900, and the typical rent is about $764 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.1% 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 27.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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