Beech Island is a CDP located in Aiken County South Carolina. Beech Island has a 2024 population of 1,588. Beech Island is currently growing at a rate of 7.73% annually and its population has increased by 36.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,165 in 2020.
The average household income in Beech Island is $39,328 with a poverty rate of 26.64%. The median age in Beech Island is 39.3 years: 24.5 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Beech Island was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 693 | 60.84% |
| White | 399 | 35.03% |
| Two or more races | 43 | 3.78% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 509 | 2.24 | 77 | 23 |
| Non Family | 255 | 1.05 | 69 | 31 |
| Married | 110 | 2.75 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Female | 87 | 4.72 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Male | 57 | 2.75 | 100 | 0 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
77.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 74 | 10.25% |
| Associates Degree | 107 | 14.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 58 | 8.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 3.32% |
| High School Graduate | 308 | 42.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 1.94% |
| Some College | 137 | 18.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 439 | 373 | 42 |
| White | 254 | 232 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 25 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,673 | $52,625 | $35,641 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,438 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,050 | $55,273 | $31,306 |
| Some College | $10,863 | $0 | $11,071 |
$34,050
Average Earnings
$55,273
Average Male
$31,306
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.82% of Beech Island residents speak only English, while 1.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 693 | 262 | 37.81% |
| White | 390 | 39 | 10% |
26.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.59%
Male Poverty Rate
33.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Beech Island is Black, with 37.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Beech Island is White, with 10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 38.93% |
| High School | 30.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 80.65% |
| Female Employed | 21.21% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,860 | $47,405 |
| Households | $31,996 | $39,328 |
| Married Families | $77,727 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,083 | $28,188 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.9%
Male Marriage Rate
25.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
25
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 6.08% |
| Black | 7 | 1.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.5%
Labor Force Participation
40.4%
Employment Rate
16.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
17.73%
Born in Beech Island
98.86%
Native Born
1.14%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.14%
Naturalized
98.86% of Beech Island residents were born in the United States, with 17.73% having been born in South Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,588 | 114 | 7.73% |
| 2023 | 1,474 | 113 | 8.3% |
| 2022 | 1,361 | 102 | 8.1% |
| 2021 | 1,259 | 94 | 8.07% |
| 2020 | 1,165 | 0 | 0% |