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Dacusville, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Dacusville, South Carolina had a total population of 198, the 410th largest community in South Carolina, with a median household income of $51,000, which is 26% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 5.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Dacusville Quick Facts

Population 198
Median Household Income $51,000
Median Home Value $293,500
Poverty Rate 5.1%
Unemployment Rate 0.0%
Median Age 40.8 years
Homeownership Rate 88.6%
Affordability Ratio 5.8x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.1%
High School Graduation Rate 92.9%
Diversity Index 6/100
Population 198 410th of 474
Median Income $51,000 average
Poverty Rate 5.1% 59% lower than national
Median Home Value $293,500 top 20%

How Dacusville Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population216198-8.3%
Median household income$50,556$51,000+0.9%
Median home value$279,400$293,500+5.0%

How Dacusville Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 4.5%
$25K-$50K 40.9%
$50K-$100K 27.3%
$100K+ 27.3%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
0.0%
$10K-$15K
0.0%
$15K-$20K
4.5%
$20K-$25K
0.0%
$25K-$30K
6.8%
$30K-$35K
22.7%
$35K-$40K
0.0%
$40K-$45K
0.0%
$45K-$50K
11.4%
$50K-$60K
20.4%
$60K-$75K
6.8%
$75K-$100K
0.0%
$100K-$125K
0.0%
$125K-$150K
17.1%
$150K-$200K
0.0%
$200K+
10.2%

Employment

0.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%
39.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 88.6%
Renter 11.4%
Affordability Index Expensive
5.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

6out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 55 | National average: 61

Education

Dacusville Rankings in South Carolina

#410 Population of 474
#232 Median Income of 417
#339 Education of 473
#73 Home Value of 414

Other Cities in Pickens County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Clemson University 7,015 N/A 74.7% N/A
Central 5,320 $60,258 30.3% $256,600
Liberty 3,350 $42,206 21.5% $174,300
Pickens 3,155 $55,000 16.7% $204,100
Arial 1,919 $54,286 7.9% $181,300
Six Mile 931 $96,250 5.7% $338,700
Cateechee 850 N/A 1.8% $171,900
Norris 784 $50,750 15.0% $183,100

Cities Similar to Dacusville

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Fingerville204N/AN/A0.0%89.2%
Lowndesville206N/AN/A25.6%32.0%
Lydia190N/AN/A0.0%18.4%
Stuckey190N/A$92,70019.3%12.6%
Abney Crossroads208N/AN/A0.0%0.0%

A note before these figures: with a population of 198, Dacusville'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

Dacusville is a small community located in South Carolina, within Pickens County. The total population is 198. It ranks as the 410th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dacusville is 40.8 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. With 28.8% of the population under 18, Dacusville has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dacusville is $51,000. This is 26% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.1%. This is 64% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Dacusville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $293,500. Housing costs are 13% higher than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.8x. 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dacusville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.0% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (97.0% vs 61.9%).

Education

12.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% 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 92.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dacusville, 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 Dacusville, South Carolina?

Dacusville, South Carolina has a population of 198 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Dacusville, SC?

The median household income in Dacusville is $51,000, which is 37% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Dacusville, SC?

The poverty rate in Dacusville is 5.1%. This means approximately 10 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Dacusville, South Carolina?

Dacusville's population is 97.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Dacusville, SC?

The median home value in Dacusville is $293,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.8x.

How educated is Dacusville, South Carolina?

12.1% of adults (25+) in Dacusville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 12.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.