CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 305
South Carolina · Oconee County · 4,717 residents · 20.592 sq mi
Notable rankings
#117highest old in SC52.8 yrs#279lowest low broadband in SC81.3%#291highest rent burden in SC56.8%#356lowest low education in SC16.2%TRACT SHAPE · Oconee County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 305 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,339. Population has declined 7% since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $206,300. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% 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
4,717
−7%since 2020
from 5,092 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
229 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 247 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
52.8
+19%since 2020
from 44.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,339
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $44,069 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,041
+36%since 2020
from $24,972 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
−12%since 2020
from 0.433 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.9%
Information13.5%
Arts, entertainment, food8.1%
Wholesale trade7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
Education & health services3.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Construction2.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$206,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $160,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$963
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $830 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.3% in 2020
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
−20%since 2020
from 3.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(4,413)
Black1.1%(54)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(470)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(155)
Diversity Score29.9%(1,523)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(3,957)
Black4.1%(195)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(214)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other7.2%(340)
Diversity Score35.9%(1,694)
Diversity Score
36
+20%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.8 min
+1%since 2020
from 28.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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
6.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Female
52.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Foreign born
2.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 92.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% 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 4,717 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 $70,339 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 $206,300, and the typical rent is about $963 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.2% 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 11.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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