Pinopolis, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 854, Pinopolis'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

Pinopolis is a small community located in South Carolina, within Berkeley County. The total population is 854. It ranks as the 283rd most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pinopolis is 60.4 years. This is 50% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 1.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 28.2% 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 Pinopolis is $122,530. This is 77% higher than the state median of $69,324. It is also 52% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Pinopolis. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Pinopolis, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $416,800. Housing costs are 61% higher than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 97.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pinopolis is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.4%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.2% vs 1.8%).

Education

27.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% 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 97.0%. Notably, 16.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pinopolis, 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.