Cross Hill, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 514, Cross Hill'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

Cross Hill is a small community located in South Carolina, within Laurens County. The total population is 514. It ranks as the 334th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cross Hill is 55.7 years. This is 39% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 15.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cross Hill is $40,556. 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 14.0%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The unemployment rate is 1.3%. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $104,500. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $259,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Cross Hill is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cross Hill is Black or African American, making up 48.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 44.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (48.6% vs 24.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 7.4%.

Education

8.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 75% 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 86.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cross Hill, 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.