Little Mountain, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 368, Little Mountain'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

Little Mountain is a small community located in South Carolina, within Newberry County. The total population is 368. It ranks as the 365th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Little Mountain is 37.5 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Little Mountain is $91,250. This is 32% higher than the state median of $69,324. It is also 13% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.9%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 77% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $267,100. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $259,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Little Mountain is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Little Mountain is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 7.4%.

Education

36.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% 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 97.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Little Mountain, 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.