La France, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, La France, South Carolina had a total population of 678, the 313th 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
La France Quick Facts
How La France 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 | 915 | 678 | -25.9% |
How La France 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+)
La France Rankings in South Carolina
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Other Cities in Anderson County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | 30,051 | $46,933 | 21.0% | $218,200 |
| Easley | 24,841 | $66,299 | 13.9% | $263,500 |
| Clemson | 18,072 | $49,520 | 36.0% | $398,400 |
| Powdersville | 10,771 | $84,910 | 9.3% | $334,900 |
| Centerville | 7,049 | $64,380 | 8.8% | $229,700 |
| Homeland Park | 6,632 | $40,218 | 36.2% | $103,700 |
| Belton | 4,458 | $49,107 | 19.6% | $133,500 |
| Northlake | 4,390 | $89,635 | 8.8% | $277,700 |
| Williamston | 4,170 | $64,389 | 13.5% | $162,800 |
| Honea Path | 3,739 | $32,900 | 33.6% | $155,400 |
Cities Similar to La France
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake View | 679 | $36,563 | $75,700 | 13.7% | 24.3% |
| North | 675 | $26,477 | $92,900 | 7.3% | 42.2% |
| Furman | 673 | $71,875 | $94,700 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Pinewood | 668 | $27,813 | $104,800 | 25.3% | 32.3% |
| Startex | 668 | N/A | N/A | 4.9% | 34.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 678, La France'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
La France is a small community located in South Carolina, within Anderson County. The total population is 678. It ranks as the 313th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.
Age Demographics
The median age in La France is 44.1 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in La France. 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 7.2%. This is 47% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. 39.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 46% lower than the state average of 71.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in La France 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
34.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% 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 78.0%. Notably, 32.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for La France, 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 La France, South Carolina?
La France, South Carolina has a population of 678 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in La France, SC?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for La France — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in La France, SC?
The ACS sample for La France 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 La France, South Carolina?
La France's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in La France, SC?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for La France — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is La France, South Carolina?
34.6% of adults (25+) in La France hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 32.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.