CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 308.01
South Carolina · Oconee County · 3,488 residents · 11.231 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest low rent in SC#144 US$381#128highest high poverty in SC30.0%#162lowest low education in SC11.5%#169lowest low income in SC$41,594TRACT SHAPE · Oconee County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 308.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,594. Population has grown 25% since 2020. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $209,600. The poverty rate of 30.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Oconee County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,488
+25%since 2020
from 2,782 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
311 / sq mi
+25%since 2020
from 248 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
−10%since 2020
from 39.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,594
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $33,981 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,816
+34%since 2020
from $20,042 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
+8%since 2020
from 0.442 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance19.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.4%
Education & health services13.1%
Construction12.2%
Wholesale trade11.3%
Retail trade11.2%
Information9.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
Manufacturing4.2%
Other services0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$209,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $136,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
47.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+26%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(1,896)
Black16.7%(464)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(276)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(146)
Diversity Score61.9%(1,722)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(2,630)
Black17.9%(623)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(85)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(150)
Diversity Score49.6%(1,731)
Diversity Score
50
−20%since 2020
from 62 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.3 min
+43%since 2020
from 18.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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
8.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Female
55.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Foreign born
0.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 93.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% 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 3,488 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 $41,594 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 $209,600.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.5% 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 30.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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