Rains, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Rains, South Carolina had a total population of 84, the 452nd largest community in South Carolina. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Rains Quick Facts
How Rains Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40 | 84 | +110.0% |
How Rains Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 55 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Rains Rankings in South Carolina
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Other Cities in Marion County
Cities Similar to Rains
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim | 82 | $49,167 | N/A | 15.5% | 21.5% |
| Parksville | 82 | $40,625 | $200,000 | 9.0% | 11.0% |
| Browntown | 88 | $20,189 | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Tatum | 80 | $53,125 | $86,700 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Bradley | 90 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 33.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 84, Rains'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
Rains is a small community located in South Carolina, within Marion County. The total population is 84. It ranks as the 452nd most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.
Age Demographics
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Rains. 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 Rains, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. Every occupied housing unit the survey reached in Rains was renter-occupied. At this sample size that indicates no owner-occupied homes were captured rather than that none exist.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Rains is Black or African American, making up 77.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 22.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (22.6%) is well below the state average of 61.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (77.4% vs 24.6%).
Education
0.0% 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. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Rains, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Rains, South Carolina?
Rains, South Carolina has a population of 84 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Rains, SC?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Rains — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Rains, SC?
The ACS sample for Rains recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Rains, South Carolina?
Rains's population is 22.6% White, 77.4% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Rains, SC?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Rains — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Rains, South Carolina?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Rains hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.