Islandton, SC

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    56
    US Senator
    Lindsey Graham
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tim Scott
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    65.4
    7.76% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    32.1%
    Infinityk% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $26,458
    30.8% 1-year decline
    2023 Median Property Value
    $126,300
    2024 Employed Population
    14
    39.1% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Islandton, 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 Islandton, SC are U.S. citizens.

    In 2023, the median property value in Islandton, SC was $126,300, and the homeownership rate was 51.4%.

    Population & Diversity

    Islandton, SC is home to a population of 56 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0% of Islandton, SC residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (38 people) in Islandton, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 0 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Islandton, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Islandton, 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 Islandton, SC
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      38 ± 37
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      18 ± 34
    3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      0 ± 14

    In 2024, there were 2.11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (38 people) in Islandton, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 0 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Islandton, 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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    Health

    100% of the population of Islandton, SC has health coverage, with 8.93% on employee plans, 32.1% on Medicaid, 41.1% on Medicare, 17.9% on non-group plans, and 0% 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, 8.93% were men and 91.1% were women.

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.9% under 18 years, 0% between 18 and 34 years, 30.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 51.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 8.93% were men and 91.1% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    0%
    Uninsured
    8.93%
    Employer Coverage
    32.1%
    Medicaid
    41.1%
    Medicare
    17.9%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Islandton, SC stayed by NaNN% from 0% to 0%.

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

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    Economy

    Occupations

    14
    2024 Value
    ± 97
    −39.1%
    1 Year decline
    ± 1.33k%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Islandton, SC declined at a rate of −39.1%, from 23 employees to 14 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Islandton, SC, are Sales & Related Occupations (9 people), Management Occupations (5 people), and Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (0 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Islandton, SC.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

    Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

    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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    Employment by Industries

    14
    2024 Value
    ± 97
    −39.1%
    1 Year decline
    ± 1.33k%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Islandton, SC declined at a rate of −39.1%, from 23 employees to 14 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Islandton, SC, are Retail Trade (9 people) and Information (5 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Islandton, SC, though some of these residents may live in Islandton, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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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

    Property

    $126,300
    Median Property Value 2023
    ±$79,407
    $19
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$46

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

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

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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.
    $26,458
    Median Household Income
    ± $14,084
    37
    Number of Households
    ± 59

    In 2024, the median household income of the 37 households in Islandton, SC declined from $26,458 from the previous year's value of $38,250.

    The following chart displays the households in Islandton, 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 $25k - $30k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Islandton, 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

    Drove Alone (100%)
    Most Common Commute in 2024

    In 2024, 100% of workers in Islandton, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (0%) and those who used public transit to get to work (0%).

    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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    Car Ownership

    4 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Islandton, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Islandton, SC have 4 cars.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    32.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Islandton, SC (18 out of 56 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 12 - 14 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Islandton, 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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