CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 109.03
South Carolina · Pickens County · 5,287 residents · 6.254 sq mi
Notable rankings
#34highest rent burden in SC77.1%#179highest old in SC50.0 yrs#219lowest low poverty in SC5.8%#269highest population in SC5,287TRACT SHAPE · Pickens County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 109.03 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,969. Population has declined 13% since 2020. Median home value is $234,100. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
30% 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
5,287
−13%since 2020
from 6,083 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
845 / sq mi
−13%since 2020
from 973 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
50.0
+16%since 2020
from 43.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,969
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,046 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,399
+19%since 2020
from $34,037 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
−4%since 2020
from 0.382 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.4%
Finance & insurance11.4%
Information9.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
Other services5.3%
Wholesale trade5.1%
Public administration4.8%
Education & health services4.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$234,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $159,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,180
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $870 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.1%
+60.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+10%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(5,063)
Black10.1%(612)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(233)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(175)
Diversity Score36.9%(2,242)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(4,748)
Black5.4%(287)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(79)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(173)
Diversity Score23.7%(1,251)
Diversity Score
24
−36%since 2020
from 37 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.7 min
+2%since 2020
from 29.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% 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
13.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Female
53.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Foreign born
1.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% 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 5,287 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 $71,969 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 $234,100, and the typical rent is about $1,180 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.4% 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 5.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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