Little Mountain town, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Little Mountain town is a small community located in South Carolina. The total population is 446. It ranks as the 346th most populous out of 475 cities and towns in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Little Mountain town is 36.8 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Little Mountain town is $90,893. This is 36% higher than the state median of $66,818. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% higher. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.2%. The unemployment rate is 0.9%. This is 81% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $266,700. Housing costs are 13% higher than the state median of $236,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Little Mountain town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 71.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Little Mountain town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.5%. The Black or African American population (10.5%) is well below the state average of 25.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 7.1%.

Education

34.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Little Mountain town, South Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 475 Census-designated places in South Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.