Smoaks, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 95, Smoaks'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

Smoaks is a small community located in South Carolina, within Colleton County. The total population is 95. It ranks as the 447th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Smoaks is 54.3 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 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 Smoaks is $84,583. This is 22% higher than the state median of $69,324. It is also 5% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.1%. This is 85% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Smoaks, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $155,000. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $259,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Smoaks is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Smoaks was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

35.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% 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 98.6%. Notably, 30.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Smoaks, 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.