Inman Mills, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 923, Inman Mills'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

Inman Mills is a small community located in South Carolina, within Spartanburg County. The total population is 923. It ranks as the 279th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Inman Mills is 51.6 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 15.1% 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 Inman Mills is $50,483. This is 27% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Inman Mills, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $108,600. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $259,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Inman Mills is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 58.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Inman Mills is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.9%. The Black or African American population (10.9%) is well below the state average of 24.6%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (6.8% vs 1.8%).

Education

15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% 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 79.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Inman Mills, 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.