Boykin, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Boykin, South Carolina had a total population of 122, the 436th largest community in South Carolina, with a median household income of $136,576, which is 97% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 97% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in South Carolina.
Boykin Quick Facts
How Boykin Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 134 | 122 | -9.0% |
| Median household income | $134,219 | $136,576 | +1.8% |
How Boykin Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 55 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Boykin Rankings in South Carolina
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Other Cities in Kershaw County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lugoff | 9,786 | $69,485 | 8.1% | $223,900 |
| Camden | 8,267 | $63,576 | 13.2% | $265,300 |
| East Camden | 4,194 | $53,715 | 20.5% | $183,100 |
| Elgin | 2,080 | $91,667 | 4.2% | $217,400 |
| Bethune | 438 | $44,000 | 34.0% | $106,800 |
| Abney Crossroads | 208 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Boykin
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova | 118 | N/A | $77,000 | 13.9% | 16.1% |
| Ware Place | 117 | N/A | $76,500 | 6.7% | 7.7% |
| Shiloh | 124 | $118,056 | N/A | 9.8% | 17.7% |
| Lobeco | 109 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 64.2% |
| Peak | 108 | $138,472 | N/A | 45.2% | 3.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 122, Boykin's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Boykin is a small community located in South Carolina, within Kershaw County. The total population is 122. It ranks as the 436th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.
Age Demographics
The median age in Boykin is 66.4 years. This is 65% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 4.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Boykin is $136,576. This is 97% higher than the state median of $69,324. It is also 69% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Boykin. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Boykin, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 71.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Boykin has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.1% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (95.1% vs 61.9%).
Education
12.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Boykin, South Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Boykin, South Carolina?
Boykin, South Carolina has a population of 122 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Boykin, SC?
The median household income in Boykin is $136,576, which is 69% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Boykin, SC?
The ACS sample for Boykin recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Boykin, South Carolina?
Boykin's population is 95.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Boykin, SC?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Boykin — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Boykin, South Carolina?
12.9% of adults (25+) in Boykin hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 12.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.