CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 106.02
South Carolina · Orangeburg County · 1,182 residents · 10.05 sq mi
Notable rankings
#6highest high poverty in SC#138 US69.1%#43lowest low income in SC$29,757#59lowest young in SC27.4 yrs#222lowest low rent in SC$805TRACT SHAPE · Orangeburg County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 106.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,757. Population has grown 32% since 2020. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 27.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 69.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Orangeburg County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
16% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,182
+32%since 2020
from 896 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
118 / sq mi
+32%since 2020
from 89 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.4
−8%since 2020
from 29.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$29,757
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $23,348 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,559
+17%since 2020
from $11,565 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
69.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
+8%since 2020
from 0.437 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.4%
Public administration18.4%
Arts, entertainment, food17.4%
Retail trade13.5%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$805
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $629 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
15.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% in 2020
84.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−24.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.7%(338)
Black62.3%(558)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.7%(526)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.4%(206)
Black64.3%(760)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(203)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(13)
Diversity Score65.8%(778)
Diversity Score
66
+12%since 2020
from 59 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.3 min
−9%since 2020
from 34.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+20.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−16.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% 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
5.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
27.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
Female
51.5%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−16.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.3%
−15.7 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 1,182 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 $29,757 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $805 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.6% 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 69.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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