CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 31
South Carolina · Richland County · 3,070 residents · 0.97 sq mi
Notable rankings
#4lowest low income in SC#218 US$16,479#5highest high poverty in SC#134 US69.4%#29lowest young in SC#1043 US22.2 yrs#43lowest short commute in SC15.4 minTRACT SHAPE · Richland County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 31 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,479. The census tract has more than doubled in size since 2020, adding 1,541 residents. Median home value is $225,700. At a median age of 22.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 69.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 74% less than the Richland County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,070
+101%since 2020
from 1,529 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,165 / sq mi
+101%since 2020
from 1,576 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
22.2
−8%since 2020
from 24.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$16,479
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $20,325 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,645
−1%since 2020
from $17,886 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
69.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.552
+9%since 2020
from 0.505 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.9%
Other services4.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
Public administration3.2%
Wholesale trade1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
Construction1%
Retail trade0.6%
Finance & insurance0.6%
Education & health services0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$225,700
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $205,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$987
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $883 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
4.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
95.7% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.7
+35%since 2020
from 10.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.4%(770)
Black28.5%(436)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(38)
Asian9.3%(142)
Other9.4%(143)
Diversity Score80.9%(1,237)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(1,678)
Black16.8%(515)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(149)
Asian14.2%(436)
Other9.5%(292)
Diversity Score80.2%(2,462)
Diversity Score
80
−1%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 89.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.4 min
−8%since 2020
from 16.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
30.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
33.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
Female
45.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.1% in 2020
Foreign born
12.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% 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 3,070 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 $16,479 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 $225,700, and the typical rent is about $987 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.5% 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 69.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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