Monetta, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 282, Monetta'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

Monetta is a small community located in South Carolina, within Aiken County. The total population is 282. It ranks as the 385th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Monetta is 46.2 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Monetta is $59,554. This is 14% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Monetta, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 47.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% lower than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Monetta is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 33.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (24.8%) is well below the state average of 61.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (37.9% vs 24.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (33.7% vs 7.4%).

Education

2.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 93% 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 79.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Monetta, 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.