CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7
South Carolina · Greenville County · 3,178 residents · 0.991 sq mi
Notable rankings
#20highest home value in SC$942,900#51highest per-capita income in SC$75,453#58highest WFH in SC26.7%#91highest density in SC3,207/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Greenville County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 7 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,711. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Despite a median home value of $942,900, the poverty rate sits 25% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
17% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,178
+10%since 2020
from 2,881 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,207 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 2,907 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
−10%since 2020
from 39.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,711
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,094 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$75,453
+43%since 2020
from $52,870 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.2%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.515
−14%since 2020
from 0.599 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.6%
Other services14.5%
Public administration7.3%
Finance & insurance3.5%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Education & health services1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Information1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$942,900
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,118 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
82.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.9%(1,465)
Black38.6%(1,113)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(138)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other5.4%(156)
Diversity Score73.4%(2,114)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(2,017)
Black24.4%(774)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(205)
Asian1.9%(61)
Other3.8%(121)
Diversity Score66.5%(2,113)
Diversity Score
66
−9%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
52.1%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.2 min
+6%since 2020
from 19.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 59.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 69.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.2%
+21.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
Female
54.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
Foreign born
9.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 72.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% 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 3,178 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 $81,711 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 $942,900, and the typical rent is about $1,700 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 52.1% 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 15.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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