Powdersville, SC

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2024 Population

10,771

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

9.31%

9.36% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$84,910

3.65% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$334,900

5.12% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

5,560

3.92% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Powdersville, 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.

98.3% of the residents in Powdersville, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Powdersville, SC are Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville (120 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Powdersville, SC was $334,900, and the homeownership rate was 74.7%.

Most people in Powdersville, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 36.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Powdersville, SC was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Powdersville, SC is home to a population of 10.8k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.37% of Powdersville, SC residents were born outside of the country (471 people).

In 2024, there were 7.44 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.49k people) in Powdersville, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.14k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 301 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2024 Citizenship

97.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.3% of Powdersville, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Powdersville, SC was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Powdersville, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
8.49k ± 1.34k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.14k ± 550
White (Hispanic)
301 ± 354

4.84%

Hispanic Population

521 people

4.84% of the people in Powdersville, SC are hispanic (521 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Powdersville, 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
65,146 ± 6,228 people
India
21,511 ± 3,594 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

4.37%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

471 people

4.75%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

538 people

As of 2024, 4.37% of Powdersville, SC residents (471 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 Powdersville, SC was 4.75%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
121 ± 96
Vietnam
92 ± 82
Gulf War (1990s)
91 ± 72

Powdersville, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.32 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Health

92.4% of the population of Powdersville, SC has health coverage, with 56.5% on employee plans, 9.84% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 15.2% 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, 53.8% were men and 46.2% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 41.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.8% were men and 46.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.64%

Uninsured

56.5%

Employer Coverage

9.84%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Powdersville, SC declined by 28.2% from 10.6% to 7.64%.

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

Economy

The economy of Powdersville, SC employs 5.56k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Powdersville, SC were Manufacturing (1,013 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (773 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (593 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($128,092), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($95,500), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,209).

Employment

Occupations

5.56k

2024 Value

± 666

−3.92%

1 Year decline

± 18.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Powdersville, SC declined at a rate of −3.92%, from 5.79k employees to 5.56k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Powdersville, SC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (735 people), Management Occupations (593 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (549 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Powdersville, SC.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

5.56k

2024 Value

± 666

−3.92%

1 Year decline

± 18.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Powdersville, SC declined at a rate of −3.92%, from 5.79k employees to 5.56k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Powdersville, SC, are Manufacturing (1,013 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (773 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (593 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Powdersville, SC, though some of these residents may live in Powdersville, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,821

Median earning men ± $9,110

$40,528

Median earning women ± $6,136

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($103,125), Public Administration ($70,934), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,167).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,981), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($45,171), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,583).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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.

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Powdersville, SC. Showing the available data for South Carolina.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (40.4%)
Democratic Party
Other (0.595%)
Other Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

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 Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Powdersville, SC awarded 120 degrees. The student population of Powdersville, SC in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 4 male students and 153 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Powdersville, SC are White (74 and 61.7%), Black or African American (35 and 29.2%), Hispanic or Latino (8 and 6.67%), and Two or More Races (2 and 1.67%).

The largest universities in Powdersville, SC by number of degrees awarded are Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville (120 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Powdersville, SC are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (68 and 56.7%), General Cosmetology (52 and 43.3%), and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (0 and 0%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 157 students enrolled in Powdersville, SC, 2.55% men and 97.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 98 records, of which 99% were women and 1.02% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist

Most Common

68 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Powdersville, SC was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 68 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Powdersville, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

120 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville with 120 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Powdersville, SC, which is 0.0084 times less than the 119 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 74 degrees mean that there were 2.11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 35 degrees awarded.

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Powdersville, SC was $334,900 in 2024, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $318,600 to $334,900, a 5.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Powdersville, SC is 74.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Powdersville, SC have an average commute time of 36.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Powdersville, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$334,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$22,372

$2,923

Median Property Taxes

±$425

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 Powdersville, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

74.7%

Homeownership

2024

67.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 74.7% of the housing units in Powdersville, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.9%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$84,910

Median Household Income

± $10,846

3.91k

Number of Households

± 518

In 2024, the median household income of the 3.91k households in Powdersville, SC declined from $84,910 from the previous year's value of $88,125.

The following chart displays the households in Powdersville, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Powdersville, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (83.5%)
Worked At Home (11.1%)
Carpooled (4.57%)

In 2024, 83.5% of workers in Powdersville, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.1%) and those who carpooled to work (4.57%).

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

36.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Powdersville, SC have a longer commute time (36.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 11.6% of the workforce in Powdersville, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.31% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Powdersville, SC (996 out of 10.7k 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 35 - 44, followed by Males 12 - 14 and then Males 16 - 17.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Powdersville, SC is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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.