Hemingway, SC

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    660
    US Senator
    Lindsey Graham
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tim Scott
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    42
    17% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    7.42%
    34% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $52,500
    18.3% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $172,300
    6.56% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    313
    90.9% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Hemingway, 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.

    100% of the residents in Hemingway, SC are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Hemingway, SC was $172,300, and the homeownership rate was 71.3%.

    Most people in Hemingway, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 38.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Hemingway, SC was 2 cars per household.

    Population & Diversity

    Hemingway, SC is home to a population of 660 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.45% of Hemingway, SC residents were born outside of the country (36 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (392 people) in Hemingway, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 185 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 30 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Hemingway, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Hemingway, SC was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hemingway, SC
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      392 ± 150
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      185 ± 112
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      30 ± 34
    12%
    Hispanic Population
    79 people

    In 2024, there were 2.12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (392 people) in Hemingway, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 185 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 30 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    12% of the people in Hemingway, SC are hispanic (79 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Hemingway, SC as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      65,146 ± 6,228 people
    2. India
      21,511 ± 3,594 people
    3. Colombia
      15,785 ± 3,080 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 65,146 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 21,511 and Colombia with 15,785.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    5.45%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    36 people
    2.18%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    9 people

    As of 2024, 5.45% of Hemingway, SC residents (36 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hemingway, SC was 2.18%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      13 ± 23
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      7 ± 19
    3. World War II
      5 ± 8

    Hemingway, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.86 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Hemingway, SC.

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    Health

    90.9% of the population of Hemingway, SC has health coverage, with 42.6% on employee plans, 17.7% on Medicaid, 16.2% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 0.462% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1,485 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,485 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1682 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 437 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.6% were men and 55.4% were women.

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 34.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.6% were men and 55.4% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    9.08%
    Uninsured
    42.6%
    Employer Coverage
    17.7%
    Medicaid
    16.2%
    Medicare
    14%
    Non-Group
    0.462%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hemingway, SC grew by 15.4% from 7.86% to 9.08%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Hemingway, SC employs 313 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Hemingway, SC were Manufacturing (50 people), Retail Trade (48 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (42 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($54,545), Educational Services ($50,893), and Construction ($46,250).

    Occupations

    313
    2024 Value
    ± 121
    90.9%
    1 Year growth
    ± 39.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hemingway, SC grew at a rate of 90.9%, from 164 employees to 313 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hemingway, SC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (52 people), Management Occupations (34 people), and Production Occupations (28 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hemingway, SC.

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    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.

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    Employment by Industries

    313
    2024 Value
    ± 121
    90.9%
    1 Year growth
    ± 39.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hemingway, SC grew at a rate of 90.9%, from 164 employees to 313 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hemingway, SC, are Manufacturing (50 people), Retail Trade (48 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (42 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hemingway, SC, though some of these residents may live in Hemingway, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $52,614
    Median earning men ± $6,035
    $34,444
    Median earning women ± $6,229

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($65,417), Manufacturing ($54,545), and Construction ($46,250).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Retail Trade ($35,417), Public Administration ($33,125), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($29,896).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.4%), followed by Other (0.595%).

    Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    US Senators from South Carolina

    Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.
    Lindsey Graham
    Senator from South Carolina2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2003
    Tim Scott
    Senator from South Carolina3
    Assumed office on January 2, 2013
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

    Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Hemingway, SC was $172,300 in 2024, which is 0.518 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $161,700 to $172,300, a 6.56% increase. The homeownership rate in Hemingway, SC is 71.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Hemingway, SC have an average commute time of 38.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hemingway, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Property

    $172,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$19,059
    $181
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$60

    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 Hemingway, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    71.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 71.3% of the housing units in Hemingway, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.1%.

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    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $52,500
    Median Household Income
    ± $25,402
    254
    Number of Households
    ± 75

    In 2024, the median household income of the 254 households in Hemingway, SC grew to $52,500 from the previous year's value of $44,375.

    The following chart displays the households in Hemingway, 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 $35k - $40k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Hemingway, SC is from South Carolina.
    0.462
    2024 Wage GINI in South Carolina
    0.464
    2023 Wage GINI in South Carolina

    In 2024, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.296% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (85.7%)
    2. Carpooled (9.03%)
    3. Worked At Home (3.12%)

    In 2024, 85.7% of workers in Hemingway, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.03%) and those who worked at home (3.12%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    38.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Hemingway, SC have a longer commute time (38.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 6.75% of the workforce in Hemingway, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty & Diversity

    7.42% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hemingway, SC (49 out of 660 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hemingway, SC is Black, followed by White and Native American.

    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.

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