Gramling, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Gramling, South Carolina had a total population of 95, the 447th 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%.
Gramling Quick Facts
How Gramling 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 | 89 | 95 | +6.7% |
How Gramling Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
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+)
Gramling Rankings in South Carolina
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Other Cities in Spartanburg County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg | 38,910 | $51,964 | 23.8% | $203,700 |
| Boiling Springs | 12,936 | $72,068 | 9.9% | $244,400 |
| Valley Falls | 8,239 | $55,661 | 22.2% | $256,600 |
| Lyman | 6,547 | $75,653 | 6.1% | $277,600 |
| Woodruff | 4,538 | $70,959 | 14.2% | $204,800 |
| Duncan | 4,310 | $52,500 | 12.4% | $211,400 |
| Saxon | 4,085 | $32,292 | 45.8% | $90,000 |
| Southern Shops | 3,797 | $37,754 | 43.3% | $109,600 |
| Whitney | 3,685 | $51,275 | 17.6% | $157,400 |
| Wellford | 3,515 | $57,338 | 16.2% | $223,000 |
Cities Similar to Gramling
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Branch | 95 | N/A | $209,100 | 49.4% | 32.6% |
| Smoaks | 95 | $84,583 | $155,000 | 35.6% | 2.1% |
| Scotia | 97 | N/A | N/A | 2.7% | 19.6% |
| Cross Anchor | 98 | N/A | $91,300 | 0.0% | 24.5% |
| Lodge | 98 | $36,750 | $59,100 | 5.7% | 34.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 95, Gramling'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
Gramling is a small community located in South Carolina, within Spartanburg County. The total population is 95. It ranks as the 447th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.
Age Demographics
The median age in Gramling is 40.2 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Gramling. 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Gramling, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. Every occupied housing unit the survey reached in Gramling was renter-occupied. At this sample size that indicates no owner-occupied homes were captured rather than that none exist.
Race & Ethnicity
Gramling is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population.
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 Gramling, 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 Gramling, South Carolina?
Gramling, South Carolina has a population of 95 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Gramling, SC?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Gramling — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Gramling, SC?
The ACS sample for Gramling 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 Gramling, South Carolina?
Gramling's population is 0.0% White, 16.8% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Gramling, SC?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Gramling — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Gramling, South Carolina?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Gramling hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.