Furman is a town located in Hampton County South Carolina. Furman has a 2024 population of 221. Furman is currently declining at a rate of -0.45% annually and its population has decreased by -1.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 224 in 2020.
The average household income in Furman is $67,402 with a poverty rate of 4.69%. The median age in Furman is 30.6 years: 30.6 years for males, and 29 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Furman was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 402 | 53.82% |
| Black or African American | 337 | 45.11% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 1.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 243 | 3.07 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Married | 109 | 3.16 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Non Family | 57 | 1.14 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Female | 56 | 2.98 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Male | 21 | 8.14 | 100 | 0 |
3.53
Average Family Size
3.07
Average Household Size
73.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 95 | 18.92% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 22 | 4.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 3.39% |
| High School Graduate | 271 | 53.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 1.59% |
| Some College | 89 | 17.73% |
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 | 273 | 233 | 34 |
| White | 221 | 158 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 12.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,438 | $41,975 | $31,115 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $58,173 | $58,389 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,175 | $46,310 | $30,842 |
| Some College | $31,111 | $0 | $0 |
$40,175
Average Earnings
$46,310
Average Male
$30,842
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Furman 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 | 337 | 24 | 7.12% |
| White | 402 | 8 | 1.99% |
| Multiple | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
4.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.26%
Male Poverty Rate
6.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Furman is Multiple, with 37.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Furman is White, with 1.99% 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 3.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 8.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.74% |
| High School | 5.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,167 | $76,984 |
| Households | $57,708 | $67,402 |
| Married Families | $89,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,141 | $19,970 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.4%
Male Marriage Rate
46.7%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
27
Number of Veterans
27
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 24 | 8.7% |
| White | 3 | 0.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
12.6%
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
90.5%
Born in Furman
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Furman residents were born in the United States, with 90.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 218 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 218 | -1 | -0.46% |
| 2027 | 219 | -1 | -0.45% |
| 2026 | 220 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 220 | -1 | -0.45% |
| 2024 | 221 | -1 | -0.45% |
| 2023 | 222 | 2 | 0.91% |
| 2022 | 220 | -1 | -0.45% |
| 2021 | 221 | -3 | -1.34% |
| 2020 | 224 | 4 | 1.82% |
| 2019 | 220 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 220 | -2 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 222 | -2 | -0.89% |
| 2016 | 224 | -2 | -0.88% |
| 2015 | 226 | -2 | -0.88% |
| 2014 | 228 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 228 | -5 | -2.15% |
| 2012 | 233 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 233 | -4 | -1.69% |
| 2010 | 237 | 0 | 0% |