CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9503
South Carolina · Marion County · 2,144 residents · 23.162 sq mi
Notable rankings
#54lowest low home value in SC$81,600#102lowest low broadband in SC73.1%#117lowest young in SC31.5 yrs#123lowest low income in SC$38,984TRACT SHAPE · Marion County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 9503 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,984. Population has declined 13% since 2020. Median home value is $81,600. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
2,144
−13%since 2020
from 2,472 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
93 / sq mi
−13%since 2020
from 107 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.5
−19%since 2020
from 39.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$38,984
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $27,325 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,897
+97%since 2020
from $13,663 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+20.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.557
+19%since 2020
from 0.468 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.3%
Retail trade10.4%
Finance & insurance6.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Education & health services1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
Manufacturing0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$81,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$768
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $563 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−8%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.6%(731)
Black68.3%(1,688)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(14)
Diversity Score55.7%(1,378)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.8%(532)
Black68.8%(1,476)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(136)
Diversity Score57.6%(1,234)
Diversity Score
58
+3%since 2020
from 56 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+20.9 ptssince 2020
from 71.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.7 min
−23%since 2020
from 37.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
5.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
34.8%
−16.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Female
65.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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 2,144 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 $38,984 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 $81,600, and the typical rent is about $768 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.4% 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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