Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC

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2021 Population

174,818

0.931% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.7

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

15%

1.5% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$58,764

4.54% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$207,100

7.25% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

78,414

1.49% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC had a population of 175k people with a median age of 37.7 and a median household income of $58,764. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC grew from 173,205 to 174,818, a 0.931% increase and its median household income grew from $56,212 to $58,764, a 4.54% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.4%), Other (Hispanic) (5.8%), White (Hispanic) (4.42%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.21%).

16.5% of the households in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.6% of the residents in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Greenville County (North Central & Outside Greenville City)--Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC are Furman University (882 degrees awarded in 2021), Academy of Hair Technology (81 degrees), and Paul Mitchell the School-Greenville (68 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC was $207,100, and the homeownership rate was 65.8%.

Most people in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC was 2 cars per household.

Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC borders Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC, Greer City (North & West) & Taylors (Central & East) PUMA, SC, Greenville & Mauldin Cities PUMA, SC, Simpsonville, Laurens & Clinton Cities PUMA, SC, Anderson City PUMA, SC, and Greer City (East) PUMA, SC.

United States South Carolina

Population & Diversity

Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC is home to a population of 175k people, from which 92.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.2% of Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (19.6k people).

In 2021, there were 3.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.1k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC are Spanish (19,162 households), German (949 households), and Vietnamese (687 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

89,836

Women

51.4%

84,823

Men

48.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 174,659 inhabitants, with 48.6% men, and 51.4% women.

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Citizenship

92.6%

2021 Citizenship

92.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.6% of Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC was 92.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
110k ± 2.67k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
28.7k ± 1.76k
Other (Hispanic)
10.1k ± 1.34k

14%

Hispanic Population

24.4k people

14% of the people in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC are hispanic (24.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,602 ± 1,643 people
Colombia
2,587 ± 1,239 people
Honduras
2,141 ± 1,129 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC was Mexico, the natal country of 4,602 Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC residents, followed by Colombia with 2,587 and Honduras with 2,141.

Foreign-Born Population

11.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

19.6k people

10.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

18.7k people

As of 2021, 11.2% of Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC residents (19.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC was 10.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
19,162 households (11.7%)
German
949 households (0.581%)
Vietnamese
687 households (0.421%)

16.5% of the households in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC was Spanish. 11.7% of the households in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,540 ± 483
Gulf War (1990s)
1,553 ± 349
Gulf War (2001-)
1,352 ± 271

Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC employs 78.4k people. The largest industries in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC are Construction (6,417 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,953 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,163 people), and the highest paying industries are Seafood & other miscellaneous foods, n.e.c. ($174,416), Real estate property managers, offices of real estate appraisers, and other activities related to real estate ($157,730), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($148,787).

Males in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC have an average income that is 1.58 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,241. The income inequality in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.508, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

36,107

Women

46.7%

41,157

Men

53.3%

The workforce of Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC in 2020 was 77,264 people, with 46.7% woman, and 53.3% men.

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Occupations

78.4k

2021 Value

1.49%

1 Year growth

± 1.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC grew at a rate of 1.49%, from 77.3k employees to 78.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC, are Customer service representatives (2,194 people), Other managers (1,892 people), and Cashiers (1,763 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

78.4k

2021 Value

1.49%

1 Year growth

± 1.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC grew at a rate of 1.49%, from 77.3k employees to 78.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC, are Construction (6,417 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,953 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,163 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC, though some of these residents may live in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,539

Median earning men ± $1,588

$28,948

Median earning women ± $1,441

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,250), Manufacturing ($60,422), and Wholesale Trade ($59,158).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,556), Public Administration ($37,633), and Information ($37,005).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC. Showing the available data for South Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC awarded 1,031 degrees. The student population of Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 962 male students and 1,759 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC are White (771 and 76.4%), followed by Black or African American (110 and 10.9%), Hispanic or Latino (61 and 6.05%), and Two or More Races (33 and 3.27%).

The largest universities in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC by number of degrees awarded are Furman University (882 and 85.5%), Academy of Hair Technology (81 and 7.86%), and Paul Mitchell the School-Greenville (68 and 6.6%).

The most popular majors in Greenville County (North Central & Outside Greenville City)--Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC are General Political Science & Government (82 and 7.95%), General Cosmetology (80 and 7.76%), and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (69 and 6.69%).

The median tuition cost in Greenville County (North Central & Outside Greenville City)--Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC for private four year colleges is $52,992.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,721 (35.4% men and 64.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,721 students enrolled in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC, 35.4% men and 64.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,044 records, of which 63.8% were women and 36.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Political Science & Government
82 degree-majors awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
69 degree-majors awarded
Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
64 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Greenville County (North Central & Outside Greenville City)--Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC was General Political Science & Government with 82 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Greenville County (North Central & Outside Greenville City)--Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Furman University
882 degrees awarded
Academy of Hair Technology
81 degrees awarded
Paul Mitchell the School-Greenville
68 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Furman University with 882 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 335 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC, which is 0.481 times less than the 696 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 771 degrees mean that there were 7.01 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 110 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($52,992) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($380) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($810) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.43% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.813% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (32.8k), Bachelors Degree (30.2k), and Some college (25.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC was $207,100 in 2021, which is 0.846 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $193,100 to $207,100, a 7.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC is 65.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC have an average commute time of 22.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC is $58,764. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $82,343, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $77,240 and $74,702.

Housing

Property

$207,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,914

$44,699

Median Property Taxes

±$1,649

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.8%

Homeownership

2021

67.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 65.8% of the housing units in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $82,343, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $77,240 and $74,702.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,764

Median Household Income

± $2,253

68k

Number of Households

± 2,177

In 2021, the median household income of the 68k households in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC grew to $58,764 from the previous year's value of $56,212.

The following chart displays the households in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.508

2021 Wage GINI in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC

0.51

2020 Wage GINI in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC

In 2021, the income inequality in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC was 0.508 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.457% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.2%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Worked At Home (8.71%)

In 2021, 77.2% of workers in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (8.71%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.3% of the workforce in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC (25.7k out of 171k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87% of the population of Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 44.1% on employee plans, 15.7% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 1.28% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13%

Uninsured

44.1%

Employer Coverage

15.7%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

13.9%

Non-Group

1.28%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC grew by 2.27% from 12.7% to 13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.