Parksville town, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Parksville town is a small community located in South Carolina. The total population is 90. It ranks as the 448th most populous out of 475 cities and towns in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Parksville town is 60.3 years. This is 50% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. Only 2.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 21.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Parksville town is $41,250. This is 38% lower than the state median of $66,818. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 47% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $175,000. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $236,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 71.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Parksville town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.6%. The Black or African American population (5.6%) is well below the state average of 25.1%.

Education

13.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% 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 92.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Parksville 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.