Dovesville is a CDP located in Darlington County South Carolina. Dovesville has a 2024 population of 1,106. Dovesville is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 0.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,101 in 2020.
The average household income in Dovesville is $40,466 with a poverty rate of 48.63%. The median age in Dovesville is 35.8 years: 34.9 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dovesville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 480 | 50.63% |
| White | 468 | 49.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 334 | 2.84 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Non Family | 155 | 2.13 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Female | 78 | 4.45 | 10.3 | 89.7 |
| Married | 67 | 2.15 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 34 | 3.74 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
56.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 177 | 25.88% |
| Associates Degree | 21 | 3.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9 | 1.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 2.05% |
| High School Graduate | 371 | 54.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 92 | 13.45% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 430 | 292 | 12 |
| Black | 254 | 215 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 84.65%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 4.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,000 | $28,902 | $31,406 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,547 | $0 | $30,703 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$30,547
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$30,703
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Dovesville residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 480 | 320 | 66.67% |
| White | 468 | 141 | 30.13% |
48.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.98%
Male Poverty Rate
59.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dovesville is Black, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dovesville is White, with 30.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 70%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 59.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 51.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.63% |
| High School | 30.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 17.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $29,896 | $57,831 |
| Households | $27,569 | $40,466 |
| Married Families | $124,050 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,602 | $20,413 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
18.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
18.8%
Male Marriage Rate
17.7%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
33.3%
Labor Force Participation
31.6%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
78.8%
Born in Dovesville
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Dovesville residents were born in the United States, with 78.8% 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 Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,106 | 79 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 1,027 | 79 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 948 | -212 | -18.28% |
| 2021 | 1,160 | 59 | 5.36% |
| 2020 | 1,101 | 0 | 0% |