Daviston, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 262, Daviston'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

Daviston is a small community located in South Carolina, within Marion County. The total population is 262. It ranks as the 389th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Daviston is 39.4 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 13.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Daviston is $21,917. This is 68% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 73% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 48.1%. This is 242% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Daviston, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $87,100. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Daviston is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 46.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (46.2% vs 24.6%).

Education

1.1% 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. This is 96% 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 74.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Daviston, 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.