Capitol View is a CDP located in Richland County South Carolina. Capitol View has a 2024 population of 4,073. Capitol View is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 13.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,604 in 2020.
The average household income in Capitol View is $64,213 with a poverty rate of 11.73%. The median age in Capitol View is 32 years: 30.7 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Capitol View was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,241 | 53.86% |
| White | 1,557 | 37.42% |
| Two or more races | 170 | 4.09% |
| Other race | 141 | 3.39% |
| Asian | 52 | 1.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,891 | 2.2 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
| Non Family | 858 | 1.32 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Female | 522 | 2.96 | 28.2 | 71.8 |
| Married | 332 | 3.15 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Male | 179 | 2.39 | 7.8 | 92.2 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
41.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 192 | 7.33% |
| Associates Degree | 140 | 5.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 627 | 23.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 130 | 4.96% |
| High School Graduate | 730 | 27.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 87 | 3.32% |
| Some College | 713 | 27.22% |
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 | 1,211 | 1,154 | 220 |
| White | 1,062 | 954 | 336 |
| Hispanic | 164 | 112 | 89 |
| 2+ Races | 153 | 91 | 60 |
| Other Race | 141 | 89 | 89 |
| Asian | 52 | 52 | 52 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,725 | $49,213 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,592 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $61,583 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,150 | $48,989 | $31,845 |
| Some College | $27,578 | $30,313 | $27,351 |
$38,150
Average Earnings
$48,989
Average Male
$31,845
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.91% of Capitol View residents speak only English, while 7.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,241 | 361 | 16.11% |
| White | 1,520 | 58 | 3.82% |
| Other | 141 | 52 | 36.88% |
| Hispanic | 201 | 52 | 25.87% |
| Asian | 52 | 17 | 32.69% |
11.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.25%
Male Poverty Rate
7.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Capitol View is Other, with 36.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Capitol View is White, with 3.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.09% |
| High School | 12.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.91% |
| Some College | 5.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 13.52% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.36% |
| Female Employed | 6.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,358 | $58,937 |
| Households | $47,054 | $64,213 |
| Married Families | $85,882 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,660 | $69,035 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.8%
Male Marriage Rate
20.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
443
Number of Veterans
329
Male Veterans
114
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 203 |
| Vietnam | 140 |
| First Gulf War | 113 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 188 |
| 65 to 74 | 110 |
| 55 to 64 | 60 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
| 75+ | 41 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 211 | 12.32% |
| White | 143 | 12.38% |
| Other Race | 89 | 63.12% |
| Hispanic | 89 | 50.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
13.5%
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
60.25%
Born in Capitol View
95.17%
Native Born
4.83%
Foreign Born
2.5%
Non Citizen
2.33%
Naturalized
95.17% of Capitol View residents were born in the United States, with 60.25% having been born in South Carolina. 2.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,073 | 291 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 3,782 | 291 | 8.34% |
| 2022 | 3,491 | 404 | 13.09% |
| 2021 | 3,087 | -517 | -14.35% |
| 2020 | 3,604 | 0 | 0% |