Santee is a town located in Orangeburg County South Carolina. Santee has a 2024 population of 805. Santee is currently declining at a rate of -0.86% annually and its population has decreased by -3.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 831 in 2020.
The average household income in Santee is $62,309 with a poverty rate of 29.48%. The median age in Santee is 51.7 years: 51.2 years for males, and 55.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Santee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 940 | 79.06% |
| White | 165 | 13.88% |
| Asian | 77 | 6.48% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 442 | 2.55 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Non Family | 163 | 1.1 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Married | 145 | 3.01 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
| Female | 114 | 4.08 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Male | 20 | 2.25 | 95 | 5 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
70.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 59 | 7.12% |
| Associates Degree | 54 | 6.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 51 | 6.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 181 | 21.83% |
| High School Graduate | 234 | 28.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 98 | 11.82% |
| Some College | 152 | 18.34% |
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 | 590 | 519 | 195 |
| White | 165 | 142 | 31 |
| Asian | 67 | 6 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 87.97%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 33.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,917 | $0 | $45,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,418 | $63,685 | $70,924 |
| High School Graduate | $57,880 | $0 | $57,989 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,611 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,483 | $36,012 | $47,417 |
| Some College | $32,679 | $33,393 | $0 |
$44,483
Average Earnings
$36,012
Average Male
$47,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.21% of Santee residents speak only English, while 4.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 907 | 217 | 23.93% |
| Asian | 77 | 71 | 92.21% |
| White | 135 | 42 | 31.11% |
| Multiple | 7 | 2 | 28.57% |
29.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.78%
Male Poverty Rate
25.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Santee is Asian, with 92.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Santee is Black, with 23.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 50.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 80.85% |
| High School | 32.18% |
| Some College | 22.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 16.78% |
| Female Employed | 11.88% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,896 | $75,962 |
| Households | $43,000 | $62,309 |
| Married Families | $100,104 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,464 | $36,549 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.1%
Male Marriage Rate
33.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
56
Number of Veterans
48
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 38 | 5.77% |
| White | 18 | 10.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
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
67.7%
Born in Santee
98.32%
Native Born
1.68%
Foreign Born
1.43%
Non Citizen
0.25%
Naturalized
98.32% of Santee residents were born in the United States, with 67.7% having been born in South Carolina. 1.43% 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 | 773 | -7 | -0.9% |
| 2028 | 780 | -6 | -0.76% |
| 2027 | 786 | -6 | -0.76% |
| 2026 | 792 | -7 | -0.88% |
| 2025 | 799 | -6 | -0.75% |
| 2024 | 805 | -7 | -0.86% |
| 2023 | 812 | -4 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 816 | -3 | -0.37% |
| 2021 | 819 | -12 | -1.44% |
| 2020 | 831 | -68 | -7.56% |
| 2019 | 899 | -9 | -0.99% |
| 2018 | 908 | -8 | -0.87% |
| 2017 | 916 | -8 | -0.87% |
| 2016 | 924 | -10 | -1.07% |
| 2015 | 934 | -8 | -0.85% |
| 2014 | 942 | -5 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 947 | -8 | -0.84% |
| 2012 | 955 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 956 | -7 | -0.73% |
| 2010 | 963 | 0 | 0% |