Browntown, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Browntown, South Carolina had a total population of 88, the 451st largest community in South Carolina, with a median household income of $20,189, which is 71% lower 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 71% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Browntown Quick Facts
How Browntown 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 | 80 | 88 | +10.0% |
| Median household income | $20,086 | $20,189 | +0.5% |
How Browntown Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
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+)
Browntown Rankings in South Carolina
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Other Cities in Lee County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopville | 2,910 | $39,276 | 29.9% | $128,200 |
| Manville | 827 | $26,330 | 23.2% | N/A |
| Lynchburg | 323 | $17,629 | 56.7% | $107,300 |
| Elliott | 230 | $60,167 | 0.0% | $88,500 |
| Wisacky | 149 | $52,333 | 6.7% | $102,800 |
| St. Charles | 139 | $34,653 | 7.2% | $273,600 |
| Ashwood | 50 | $55,714 | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Browntown
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 90 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 33.3% |
| Rains | 84 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Gramling | 95 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Plum Branch | 95 | N/A | $209,100 | 49.4% | 32.6% |
| Scotia | 97 | N/A | N/A | 2.7% | 19.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 88, Browntown'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
Browntown is a small community located in South Carolina, within Lee County. The total population is 88. It ranks as the 451st most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.
Age Demographics
The median age in Browntown is 62.8 years. This is 56% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Browntown is $20,189. This is 71% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 75% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Browntown. 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. 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 71.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Browntown was recorded as Black or African American. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 40.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Browntown, 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 Browntown, South Carolina?
Browntown, South Carolina has a population of 88 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Browntown, SC?
The median household income in Browntown is $20,189, which is 75% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Browntown, SC?
The ACS sample for Browntown 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 Browntown, South Carolina?
Browntown's population is 0.0% White, 100.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Browntown, SC?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Browntown — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Browntown, South Carolina?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Browntown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.