Powdersville is a CDP located in Anderson County South Carolina. Powdersville has a 2024 population of 12,458. Powdersville is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 32.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,436 in 2020.
The average household income in Powdersville is $97,748 with a poverty rate of 10.95%. The median age in Powdersville is 40.7 years: 36.7 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Powdersville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,279 | 77.53% |
| Black or African American | 1,292 | 12.1% |
| Other race | 459 | 4.3% |
| Two or more races | 334 | 3.13% |
| Asian | 256 | 2.4% |
| Native American | 58 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,794 | 2.81 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Married | 2,231 | 3.02 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Non Family | 828 | 1.28 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Female | 474 | 3.71 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Male | 261 | 4.24 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
77.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 348 | 4.54% |
| Associates Degree | 1,070 | 13.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,538 | 20.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 761 | 9.93% |
| High School Graduate | 2,172 | 28.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 135 | 1.76% |
| Some College | 1,641 | 21.41% |
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 | 5,997 | 5,653 | 2,045 |
| Black | 939 | 939 | 109 |
| Hispanic | 393 | 318 | 36 |
| Other Race | 307 | 234 | 0 |
| Asian | 192 | 164 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 154 | 127 | 81 |
| Native American | 51 | 40 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 52.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,763 | $89,872 | $47,472 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,510 | $93,221 | $105,833 |
| High School Graduate | $27,085 | $30,772 | $22,727 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,009 | $30,565 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,606 | $57,745 | $41,708 |
| Some College | $54,625 | $69,261 | $43,489 |
$48,606
Average Earnings
$57,745
Average Male
$41,708
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.09% of Powdersville residents speak only English, while 5.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,174 | 961 | 11.76% |
| Hispanic | 567 | 140 | 24.69% |
| Other | 459 | 139 | 30.28% |
| Black | 1,292 | 47 | 3.64% |
| Asian | 256 | 17 | 6.64% |
| Multiple | 322 | 1 | 0.31% |
10.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.16%
Male Poverty Rate
7.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Powdersville is Other, with 30.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Powdersville is Multiple, with 0.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.6% |
| High School | 12.98% |
| Some College | 6.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 46.63% |
| Female Employed | 5.58% |
| Male Employed | 2.56% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,471 | $103,708 |
| Households | $81,375 | $97,748 |
| Married Families | $94,433 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,611 | $69,848 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.5%
Male Marriage Rate
55.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
550
Number of Veterans
455
Male Veterans
95
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 181 |
| Second Gulf War | 139 |
| Vietnam | 127 |
| Korea | 27 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 205 |
| 65 to 74 | 101 |
| 75+ | 95 |
| 55 to 64 | 89 |
| 18 to 34 | 60 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 475 | 7.26% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 12.37% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 19.11% |
| Black | 22 | 1.87% |
| Other Race | 19 | 6.19% |
| Native American | 4 | 7.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.2%
Labor Force Participation
64%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
59.88%
Born in Powdersville
94.14%
Native Born
5.86%
Foreign Born
3.32%
Non Citizen
2.54%
Naturalized
94.14% of Powdersville residents were born in the United States, with 59.88% having been born in South Carolina. 3.32% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,458 | 890 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 11,568 | 890 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 10,678 | 798 | 8.08% |
| 2021 | 9,880 | 444 | 4.71% |
| 2020 | 9,436 | -196 | -2.03% |
| 2019 | 9,632 | 641 | 7.13% |
| 2018 | 8,991 | -225 | -2.44% |
| 2017 | 9,216 | 328 | 3.69% |
| 2016 | 8,888 | 658 | 8% |
| 2015 | 8,230 | 717 | 9.54% |
| 2014 | 7,513 | -538 | -6.68% |
| 2013 | 8,051 | 153 | 1.94% |
| 2012 | 7,898 | 95 | 1.22% |
| 2011 | 7,803 | 0 | 0% |