Yemassee is a town located in Hampton County South Carolina. Yemassee has a 2024 population of 1,077. Yemassee is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -1.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,095 in 2020.
The average household income in Yemassee is $59,169 with a poverty rate of 21.84%. The median age in Yemassee is 34.9 years: 29.6 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Yemassee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 582 | 59.75% |
| White | 353 | 36.24% |
| Two or more races | 39 | 4% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 432 | 2.25 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Non Family | 177 | 1.07 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Female | 136 | 3.46 | 41.9 | 58.1 |
| Married | 104 | 2.54 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 15 | 3.27 | 0 | 100 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
56.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 58 | 9.85% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 10.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 36 | 6.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 51 | 8.66% |
| High School Graduate | 152 | 25.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55 | 9.34% |
| Some College | 174 | 29.54% |
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 | 365 | 314 | 54 |
| White | 214 | 152 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 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 white people with a rate of 15.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,583 | $62,500 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,536 | $0 | $50,298 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $54,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,667 | $41,667 | $32,000 |
| Some College | $29,861 | $0 | $30,125 |
$35,667
Average Earnings
$41,667
Average Male
$32,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Yemassee 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 | 582 | 156 | 26.8% |
| White | 345 | 55 | 15.94% |
21.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.4%
Male Poverty Rate
20.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Yemassee is Black, with 26.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Yemassee is White, with 15.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.44% |
| High School | 21.71% |
| Some College | 11.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 9.15% |
| Male Employed | 6.19% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,683 | $66,876 |
| Households | $45,323 | $59,169 |
| Married Families | $94,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,042 | $47,747 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.8%
Male Marriage Rate
20.0%
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
21
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 17 | 4.21% |
| White | 4 | 1.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
68.89%
Born in Yemassee
99.38%
Native Born
0.62%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.62%
Naturalized
99.38% of Yemassee residents were born in the United States, with 68.89% 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 Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,056 | -4 | -0.38% |
| 2028 | 1,060 | -4 | -0.38% |
| 2027 | 1,064 | -5 | -0.47% |
| 2026 | 1,069 | -4 | -0.37% |
| 2025 | 1,073 | -4 | -0.37% |
| 2024 | 1,077 | -5 | -0.46% |
| 2023 | 1,082 | -3 | -0.28% |
| 2022 | 1,085 | -13 | -1.18% |
| 2021 | 1,098 | 3 | 0.27% |
| 2020 | 1,095 | -47 | -4.12% |
| 2019 | 1,142 | -5 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 1,147 | -7 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 1,154 | -21 | -1.79% |
| 2016 | 1,175 | -10 | -0.84% |
| 2015 | 1,185 | -18 | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 1,203 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 1,201 | -19 | -1.56% |
| 2012 | 1,220 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 1,222 | -14 | -1.13% |
| 2010 | 1,236 | 0 | 0% |