New Ellenton town, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

New Ellenton town is a small community located in South Carolina. The total population is 2,604. It ranks as the 163rd most populous out of 475 cities and towns in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in New Ellenton town is 37.0 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in New Ellenton town is $60,625. This is 9% lower than the state median of $66,818. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.2%. The unemployment rate is 7.8%. This is 57% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $164,900. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $236,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, New Ellenton town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 71.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in New Ellenton town is Black or African American, making up 49.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 42.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (49.8% vs 25.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 7.1%.

Education

21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower 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 92.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for New Ellenton 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.