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Population Review

Five Forks, South Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Five Forks, South Carolina is 19,093 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 33rd-largest city in South Carolina. The median household income is $140,668, the median home value is $424,600, and the median age is 38.4.

19,093

Population

2522

People / sq mi

$140,668

Median Income

$424,600

Median Home Value

Five Forks covers 7.6 sq mi of land at 2522 people per square mile.

About Five Forks, SC

Five Forks is a city in South Carolina with a population of 19,093. It ranks #33 among cities in South Carolina by population. The median age is 38.4, in line with the national median. The population is 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

The median household income in Five Forks is $140,668, above the US median of $74,580. 0.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $424,600, with monthly rent averaging $2,139. The homeownership rate of 88.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Five Forks reflects 64.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 13.8% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.7 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White75.7%
Black or African American8.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$140,668

Median Household Income

$56,235

Per Capita Income

0.6%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$424,600

Median Home Value

$2,139

Median Rent

88.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.5%

High School+

64.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

77.7%

Public Transit

13.8%

Work From Home

26.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

51.1%

Foreign Born

87.5%

Non-English at Home

7.9%

Veterans

10.6%

With Disability

96.4%

Health Insurance

96.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Manufacturing19.3%
Professional, Scientific & Management17.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate14.1%
Information8.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services7.2%
Construction6.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services4.8%
Retail Trade3.5%
Public Administration1.9%
Transportation & Warehousing1.8%
Agriculture & Mining0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Five Forks, South Carolina has a population of 19,093 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 33rd-largest city in South Carolina.

The median household income in Five Forks, South Carolina is $140,668, with 0.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Five Forks, South Carolina is $424,600, with median monthly rent at $2,139 and a homeownership rate of 88.2%.

The median age in Five Forks, South Carolina is 38.4 years. The population is 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.