South Congaree town, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

South Congaree town is a small community located in South Carolina. The total population is 1,918. It ranks as the 206th most populous out of 475 cities and towns in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in South Congaree town is 39.0 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in South Congaree town is $58,726. This is 12% lower than the state median of $66,818. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $172,000. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $236,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, South Congaree town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 71.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in South Congaree town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.9%. The Black or African American population (11.9%) is well below the state average of 25.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% 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 87.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for South Congaree 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.