Duncan, SC

Census Place

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2023 Population

4,175

3.01% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

30.9

1.98% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

17.1%

7.16% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$51,596

11.2% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$182,500

11.1% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

1,897

3.36% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Duncan, SC had a population of 4.18k people with a median age of 30.9 and a median household income of $51,596. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Duncan, SC grew from 4,053 to 4,175, a 3.01% increase and its median household income declined from $58,112 to $51,596, a −11.2% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Duncan, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (49.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (40.6%), White (Hispanic) (6.32%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.29%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.03%).

None of the households in Duncan, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.8% of the residents in Duncan, SC are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Duncan, SC was $182,500, and the homeownership rate was 52.6%.

Most people in Duncan, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Duncan, SC was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Duncan, SC is home to a population of 4.18k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.09% of Duncan, SC residents were born outside of the country (296 people).

In 2023, there were 1.22 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.07k people) in Duncan, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 264 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.8%

2023 Citizenship

94.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.8% of Duncan, SC residents were US citizens, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Duncan, SC was 94.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Duncan, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Duncan, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.07k ± 514
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.7k ± 544
White (Hispanic)
264 ± 390

7.81%

Hispanic Population

326 people

7.81% of the people in Duncan, SC are hispanic (326 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Duncan, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
58,419 ± 5,900 people
India
18,341 ± 3,319 people
Honduras
13,844 ± 2,885 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 58,419 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 18,341 and Honduras with 13,844.

Foreign-Born Population

7.09%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

296 people

8.07%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

327 people

As of 2023, 7.09% of Duncan, SC residents (296 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Duncan, SC was 8.07%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Duncan, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
68 ± 107
Gulf War (2001-)
65 ± 92
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 20

Duncan, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Duncan, SC employs 1.9k people. The largest industries in Duncan, SC are , and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($122,792), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,176), and Finance & Insurance ($86,176).

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,636. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.9k

2023 Value

± 418

−3.36%

1 Year decline

± 30.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Duncan, SC declined at a rate of −3.36%, from 1.96k employees to 1.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Duncan, SC, are Sales & Related Occupations (382 people), Production Occupations (322 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (192 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Duncan, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.9k

2023 Value

± 418

−3.36%

1 Year decline

± 30.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Duncan, SC declined at a rate of −3.36%, from 1.96k employees to 1.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Duncan, SC, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Duncan, SC, though some of these residents may live in Duncan, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,092

Median earning men ± $7,147

$36,135

Median earning women ± $4,793

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($122,792), Manufacturing ($50,583), and Retail Trade ($41,350).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,176), Manufacturing ($40,967), and Retail Trade ($30,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.26M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.688% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (892k), and Bachelors Degree (705k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Duncan, SC was $182,500 in 2023, which is 0.602 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $164,300 to $182,500, a 11.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Duncan, SC is 52.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Duncan, SC have an average commute time of 26.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Duncan, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$182,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$15,267

$881

Median Property Taxes

±$293

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Duncan, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Duncan, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52.6%

Homeownership

2023

74.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 52.6% of the housing units in Duncan, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 53.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Duncan, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 232.02

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Duncan, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$51,596

Median Household Income

± $18,474

1.68k

Number of Households

± 412

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.68k households in Duncan, SC declined from $51,596 from the previous year's value of $58,112.

The following chart displays the households in Duncan, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Duncan, SC is from South Carolina.

0.464

2022 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.334% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (87.9%)
Carpooled (8.68%)
Walked (2.91%)

In 2023, 87.9% of workers in Duncan, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.68%) and those who walked to work (2.91%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Duncan, SC have a shorter commute time (26.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Duncan, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Duncan, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Duncan, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Duncan, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Duncan, SC (701 out of 4.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 65 - 74.

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The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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The following map shows the N/A by state over multiple years.

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Health

85.9% of the population of Duncan, SC has health coverage, with 46.3% on employee plans, 23.8% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 3.95% on non-group plans, and 0.144% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Spartanburg County, SC see 1546 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.586% increase from the previous year (1537 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2048 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 779 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,546 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Spartanburg County, SC

Primary care physicians in Spartanburg County, SC see an average of 1,546 patients per year. This represents a 0.586% increase from the previous year (1,537 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Spartanburg County, SC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.4% under 18 years, 28.9% between 18 and 34 years, 32.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

14.1%

Uninsured

46.3%

Employer Coverage

23.8%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

3.95%

Non-Group

0.144%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Duncan, SC grew by 7.37% from 13.1% to 14.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Duncan, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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