Drayton is a CDP located in Spartanburg County South Carolina. Drayton has a 2024 population of 1,180. Drayton is currently growing at a rate of 7.76% annually and its population has increased by 7.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,097 in 2020.
The average household income in Drayton is $85,066 with a poverty rate of 37.4%. The median age in Drayton is 45.8 years: 45.2 years for males, and 49.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Drayton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 669 | 64.14% |
| Black or African American | 357 | 34.23% |
| Asian | 17 | 1.63% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 464 | 1.75 | 40.5 | 59.5 |
| Non Family | 295 | 1.32 | 36.3 | 63.7 |
| Female | 113 | 1.99 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Married | 36 | 3.47 | 36.1 | 63.9 |
| Male | 20 | 3.65 | 100 | 0 |
2.39
Average Family Size
1.75
Average Household Size
40.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 285 | 32.8% |
| Associates Degree | 125 | 14.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 63 | 7.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 1.38% |
| High School Graduate | 268 | 30.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 3.68% |
| Some College | 84 | 9.67% |
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 | 545 | 357 | 18 |
| Black | 307 | 178 | 57 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 18.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $50,064 | $50,673 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,569 | $0 | $35,028 |
| Some College | $36,069 | $0 | $36,069 |
$35,569
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$35,028
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.95% of Drayton residents speak only English, while 1.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 614 | 200 | 32.57% |
| Black | 353 | 168 | 47.59% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 44 | 100% |
37.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.54%
Male Poverty Rate
38.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Drayton is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Drayton is White, with 32.57% 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 32.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 60.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.02% |
| Some College | 35.26% |
| High School | 7.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 15.74% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,464 | $130,849 |
| Households | $51,650 | $85,066 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $43,156 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
7.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
8.8%
Male Marriage Rate
6.8%
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
53
Number of Veterans
53
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 30 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 45 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 7.62% |
| Black | 2 | 0.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.7%
Labor Force Participation
43.7%
Employment Rate
0%
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
74.88%
Born in Drayton
95.01%
Native Born
4.99%
Foreign Born
1.05%
Non Citizen
3.93%
Naturalized
95.01% of Drayton residents were born in the United States, with 74.88% having been born in South Carolina. 1.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,180 | 85 | 7.76% |
| 2023 | 1,095 | 84 | 8.31% |
| 2022 | 1,011 | 50 | 5.2% |
| 2021 | 961 | -136 | -12.4% |
| 2020 | 1,097 | 0 | 0% |