Heath Springs, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 955, Heath Springs'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

Heath Springs is a small community located in South Carolina, within Lancaster County. The total population is 955. It ranks as the 273rd most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Heath Springs is 50.6 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 12.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Heath Springs is $52,569. This is 24% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $109,100. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $259,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Heath Springs is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Heath Springs is Black or African American, making up 66.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 24.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (24.6%) is well below the state average of 61.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (66.4% vs 24.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.0% vs 1.8%).

Education

21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% 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 83.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Heath Springs, 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.