South Congaree is a town located in Lexington County South Carolina. South Congaree has a 2024 population of 2,388. South Congaree is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 0.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,374 in 2020.
The average household income in South Congaree is $67,826 with a poverty rate of 13.4%. The median age in South Congaree is 39 years: 40.1 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Congaree was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,541 | 80.34% |
| Black or African American | 228 | 11.89% |
| Two or more races | 81 | 4.22% |
| Other race | 38 | 1.98% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 825 | 2.31 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Married | 335 | 2.93 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Non Family | 244 | 1.19 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Female | 181 | 2.69 | 53 | 47 |
| Male | 65 | 2.25 | 60 | 40 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
72.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 117 | 8.8% |
| Associates Degree | 123 | 9.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 136 | 10.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 89 | 6.7% |
| High School Graduate | 491 | 36.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 3.39% |
| Some College | 328 | 24.68% |
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 | 1,105 | 954 | 185 |
| Black | 155 | 153 | 17 |
| Other Race | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 16 | 8 |
| Native American | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Asian | 14 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 93.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,571 | $37,857 | $49,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $34,044 | $79,531 |
| High School Graduate | $40,750 | $41,571 | $31,679 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,500 | $0 | $33,021 |
| Overall | $40,929 | $41,953 | $32,500 |
| Some College | $57,788 | $63,043 | $0 |
$40,929
Average Earnings
$41,953
Average Male
$32,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.72% of South Congaree residents speak only English, while 2.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,522 | 228 | 14.98% |
| Black | 228 | 29 | 12.72% |
13.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.3%
Male Poverty Rate
11.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Congaree is White, with 14.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Congaree is Black, with 12.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16% |
| High School | 14.66% |
| Some College | 2.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 26.32% |
| Male Employed | 9.19% |
| Female Employed | 5.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,543 | $76,509 |
| Households | $58,726 | $67,826 |
| Married Families | $89,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,694 | $46,053 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
131
Number of Veterans
129
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 57 |
| Vietnam | 51 |
| Second Gulf War | 46 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 47 |
| 75+ | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 117 | 10.07% |
| Black | 12 | 6% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 5.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.7%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
73.98%
Born in South Congaree
99.17%
Native Born
0.83%
Foreign Born
0.31%
Non Citizen
0.52%
Naturalized
99.17% of South Congaree residents were born in the United States, with 73.98% having been born in South Carolina. 0.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,406 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2028 | 2,403 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 2027 | 2,399 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 2026 | 2,395 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2025 | 2,392 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 2024 | 2,388 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 2,385 | 8 | 0.34% |
| 2022 | 2,377 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2021 | 2,382 | 8 | 0.34% |
| 2020 | 2,374 | -113 | -4.54% |
| 2019 | 2,487 | 24 | 0.97% |
| 2018 | 2,463 | 18 | 0.74% |
| 2017 | 2,445 | 12 | 0.49% |
| 2016 | 2,433 | 28 | 1.16% |
| 2015 | 2,405 | 21 | 0.88% |
| 2014 | 2,384 | 8 | 0.34% |
| 2013 | 2,376 | 19 | 0.81% |
| 2012 | 2,357 | 29 | 1.25% |
| 2011 | 2,328 | 24 | 1.04% |
| 2010 | 2,304 | 0 | 0% |