New Ellenton is a town located in Aiken County South Carolina. New Ellenton has a 2024 population of 2,356. New Ellenton is currently growing at a rate of 1.51% annually and its population has increased by 6.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,216 in 2020.
The average household income in New Ellenton is $75,487 with a poverty rate of 12.8%. The median age in New Ellenton is 37.6 years: 39.7 years for males, and 37 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Ellenton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,212 | 48.33% |
| White | 1,131 | 45.1% |
| Other race | 117 | 4.67% |
| Two or more races | 44 | 1.75% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 968 | 2.57 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Married | 313 | 2.81 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Non Family | 286 | 1.13 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Female | 282 | 3.3 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Male | 87 | 4.14 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
72.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 106 | 6.04% |
| Associates Degree | 169 | 9.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 202 | 11.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 214 | 12.19% |
| High School Graduate | 763 | 43.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 1.82% |
| Some College | 269 | 15.33% |
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 | 874 | 829 | 251 |
| Black | 772 | 679 | 108 |
| Other Race | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 38 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 27 | 27 | 5 |
| 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 other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,486 | $72,083 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,906 | $0 | $53,625 |
| High School Graduate | $38,962 | $43,167 | $24,844 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,712 | $44,667 | $34,173 |
| Some College | $39,559 | $65,208 | $33,214 |
$42,712
Average Earnings
$44,667
Average Male
$34,173
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.58% of New Ellenton residents speak only English, while 4.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,212 | 190 | 15.68% |
| White | 1,090 | 110 | 10.09% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 15 | 36.59% |
| Multiple | 44 | 6 | 13.64% |
12.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.56%
Male Poverty Rate
13.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Ellenton is Hispanic, with 36.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Ellenton is White, with 10.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.81% |
| High School | 8.52% |
| Some College | 5.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.52% |
| Female Employed | 7.25% |
| Male Employed | 4.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,500 | $72,835 |
| Households | $56,304 | $75,487 |
| Married Families | $76,169 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,179 | $63,546 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.4%
Male Marriage Rate
32.4%
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
195
Number of Veterans
158
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 83 |
| Vietnam | 62 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 76 |
| 65 to 74 | 64 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95 | 9.87% |
| Black | 81 | 8.75% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 39.47% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 14.71% |
| Native American | 4 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.2%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
58.61%
Born in New Ellenton
99%
Native Born
1%
Foreign Born
0.12%
Non Citizen
0.88%
Naturalized
99% of New Ellenton residents were born in the United States, with 58.61% having been born in South Carolina. 0.12% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,531 | 35 | 1.4% |
| 2028 | 2,496 | 35 | 1.42% |
| 2027 | 2,461 | 35 | 1.44% |
| 2026 | 2,426 | 35 | 1.46% |
| 2025 | 2,391 | 35 | 1.49% |
| 2024 | 2,356 | 35 | 1.51% |
| 2023 | 2,321 | 34 | 1.49% |
| 2022 | 2,287 | 42 | 1.87% |
| 2021 | 2,245 | 29 | 1.31% |
| 2020 | 2,216 | 51 | 2.36% |
| 2019 | 2,165 | 21 | 0.98% |
| 2018 | 2,144 | 9 | 0.42% |
| 2017 | 2,135 | 10 | 0.47% |
| 2016 | 2,125 | 20 | 0.95% |
| 2015 | 2,105 | 15 | 0.72% |
| 2014 | 2,090 | 6 | 0.29% |
| 2013 | 2,084 | 11 | 0.53% |
| 2012 | 2,073 | 19 | 0.93% |
| 2011 | 2,054 | 14 | 0.69% |
| 2010 | 2,040 | 0 | 0% |