Foreston, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Foreston, South Carolina had a total population of 5, the 474th largest community in South Carolina. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 40.0% is notably above the national average.
Foreston Quick Facts
How Foreston 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 | 66 | 5 | -92.4% |
How Foreston Compares
Median Household Income
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Household Income Distribution
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Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
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Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 55 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Foreston Rankings in South Carolina
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Other Cities in Clarendon County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manning | 3,863 | $28,569 | 17.7% | $157,600 |
| Wyboo | 3,639 | $59,074 | 15.1% | $253,000 |
| Turbeville | 925 | $50,268 | 21.4% | $80,000 |
| Summerton | 803 | $40,469 | 24.2% | $164,800 |
| North Santee | 649 | $46,328 | 10.0% | $277,100 |
| Alcolu | 459 | N/A | 44.6% | $165,500 |
| Paxville | 453 | $58,958 | 19.9% | $133,900 |
Cities Similar to Foreston
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caesars Head | 11 | N/A | N/A | 54.5% | 0.0% |
| Cope | 15 | N/A | N/A | 6.7% | 66.7% |
| Princeton | 19 | N/A | N/A | 36.8% | 0.0% |
| Live Oak | 22 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Tamassee | 35 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
A note before these figures: with a population of 5, Foreston'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
Foreston is a small community located in South Carolina, within Clarendon County. The total population is 5. It ranks as the 474th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.
Age Demographics
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Foreston. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 40.0%. This is 718% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 71.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Foreston was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% 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. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Foreston, 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 Foreston, South Carolina?
Foreston, South Carolina has a population of 5 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Foreston, SC?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Foreston — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Foreston, SC?
The ACS sample for Foreston recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Foreston, South Carolina?
Foreston's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Foreston, SC?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Foreston — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Foreston, South Carolina?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Foreston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.