Eastover, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 485, Eastover'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

Eastover is a small community located in South Carolina, within Richland County. The total population is 485. It ranks as the 336th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Eastover is 51.9 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Eastover is $20,735. This is 70% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 74% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 35.7%. This is 154% 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 unemployment rate is 13.2%. This is 169% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $117,400. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.7x. 52.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% lower than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Eastover has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 86.4% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 7.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (7.4%) is well below the state average of 61.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (86.4% vs 24.6%).

Education

4.4% 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 86% 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 71.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Eastover, 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.