Six Mile, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 931, Six Mile'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

Six Mile is a small community located in South Carolina, within Pickens County. The total population is 931. It ranks as the 277th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Six Mile is 39.0 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. With 31.9% of the population under 18, Six Mile has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Six Mile is $96,250. This is 39% higher than the state median of $69,324. It is also 19% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.7%. This is 59% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The unemployment rate is 8.0%. This is 64% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $338,700. Housing costs are 31% higher than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 92.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Six Mile has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (95.5% vs 61.9%). The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 24.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

56.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Six Mile in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 77% higher 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 91.6%. Notably, 22.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Six Mile, 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.