Five Forks, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Five Forks, South Carolina Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Five Forks, South Carolina had a total population of 18,656, the 33rd largest community in South Carolina, with a median household income of $141,786, which is 105% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 2.5%.

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

Key Takeaways

Household income is 105% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in South Carolina.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 2.5% — among the lowest in South Carolina.
65.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in South Carolina.

Five Forks Quick Facts

Population 18,656

Median Household Income $141,786

Median Home Value $452,200

Poverty Rate 2.5%

Unemployment Rate 3.0%

Median Age 40.4 years

Homeownership Rate 86.7%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.6%

High School Graduation Rate 97.7%

Diversity Index 43/100

Population 18,656 33rd of 474

Median Income $141,786 top 10%

Poverty Rate 2.5% 80% lower than national

Median Home Value $452,200 top 10%

How Five Forks Changed

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

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	19,093	18,656	-2.3%
Median household income	$140,668	$141,786	+0.8%
Median home value	$424,600	$452,200	+6.5%

How Five Forks Compares

Median Household Income

Five Forks

$141,786

$69,324

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Five Forks

$452,200

$259,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 5.3%

$25K-$50K 7.7%

$50K-$100K 19.4%

$100K+ 67.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.0%

$10K-$15K

0.9%

$15K-$20K

0.2%

$20K-$25K

1.2%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

0.3%

$35K-$40K

1.5%

$40K-$45K

1.6%

$45K-$50K

0.9%

$50K-$60K

4.5%

$60K-$75K

6.3%

$75K-$100K

8.6%

$100K-$125K

12.5%

$125K-$150K

12.1%

$150K-$200K

19.3%

$200K+

23.8%

Employment

3.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

62.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 86.7%

Renter 13.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $2,178/mo 18.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

28.2%

18-34

15.6%

35-54

28.7%

55-74

22.7%

75+

4.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 55 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Five Forks Rankings in South Carolina

#33 Population of 474

#10 Median Income of 417

#14 Education of 473

#31 Home Value of 414

Explore South Carolina Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Other Cities in Greenville County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Greenville	72,935	$71,472	14.0%	$487,500
Greer	41,536	$82,626	10.1%	$288,700
Mauldin	27,055	$82,331	8.4%	$258,500
Simpsonville	26,144	$82,457	6.1%	$299,300
Taylors	24,505	$77,144	10.6%	$257,500
Wade Hampton	20,898	$77,449	7.2%	$339,000
Berea	16,862	$49,829	22.9%	$204,700
Gantt	15,401	$47,316	25.2%	$184,400
Parker	12,898	$40,043	29.6%	$150,400
Fountain Inn	12,020	$73,585	7.7%	$275,300

Cities Similar to Five Forks

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Lake Wylie	16,006	$112,097	$485,600	47.5%	9.1%
Tega Cay	13,615	$142,000	$529,200	67.1%	1.5%
Hanahan	21,452	$87,984	$374,800	38.2%	11.7%
North Myrtle Beach	19,855	$72,722	$416,900	39.9%	7.4%
Moncks Corner	15,485	$91,500	$333,200	29.7%	8.3%

Population Overview

Five Forks is a small city located in South Carolina, within Greenville County. The total population is 18,656. It ranks as the 33rd most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Five Forks is 40.4 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.2 years. With 28.2% of the population under 18, Five Forks has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Five Forks is $141,786. This is 105% higher than the state median of $69,324. It is also 76% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.5%. This is 82% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $452,200. Housing costs are 75% higher than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Five Forks is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.4%. The Black or African American population (8.4%) is well below the state average of 24.6%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (6.1% vs 1.8%).

Education

65.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Five Forks in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 104% higher 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 97.7%. Notably, 25.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Five Forks, 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 Five Forks, South Carolina?

Five Forks, South Carolina has a population of 18,656 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Five Forks, SC?

The median household income in Five Forks is $141,786, which is 76% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Five Forks, SC?

The poverty rate in Five Forks is 2.5%. This means approximately 470 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Five Forks, South Carolina?

Five Forks's population is 74.6% White, 8.4% Black, 5.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 6.1% Asian.

What is the median home value in Five Forks, SC?

The median home value in Five Forks is $452,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

How educated is Five Forks, South Carolina?

65.6% of adults (25+) in Five Forks hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 25.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.