Brunson, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 401, Brunson'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

Brunson is a small community located in South Carolina, within Hampton County. The total population is 401. It ranks as the 354th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brunson is 46.8 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brunson is $40,625. This is 41% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The unemployment rate is 14.3%. This is 193% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $83,900. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $259,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Brunson is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 56.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% lower than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Brunson is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 40.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (40.6% vs 24.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 7.4%.

Education

13.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% 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 82.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Brunson, 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.