Tim Scott
State of South Carolina
Economic & Demographic Snapshot
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2017-2021 vs. 2019-2023). All figures are statistical estimates with 90% confidence level.
South Carolina State Demographics
Median Age 40.2 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 71.9% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 32.1% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 10.1% (vs 12.4%) · Income $69,324 (vs $37,585)
Age Distribution
Near the national median age (40.2 vs 38.5 nationally). The largest age cohort is 60–69 at 13.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
White residents are the largest group at 63.3%. Also significant: Black (24.8%).
* Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Racial categories include both Hispanic and non-Hispanic individuals.
Education
32.1% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, below the 33.7% national average. 9.9% of residents lack a high school diploma.
Income Distribution
Median household income is $69,324, well above the $37,585 national median.
Housing
Homeownership at 71.9% (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,180. Median home value is $259,000.
How People Get to Work
Car-dependent: 76.3% drive alone to work. Average commute is 25.6 minutes.
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