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Population Review

Powdersville, South Carolina Population 2026

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

The population of Powdersville, South Carolina is 11,321 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 55th-largest city in South Carolina. The median household income is $88,125, the median home value is $318,600, and the median age is 40.2.

11,321

Population

823

People / sq mi

$88,125

Median Income

$318,600

Median Home Value

Powdersville covers 13.8 sq mi of land at 823 people per square mile.

About Powdersville, SC

Powdersville is a city in South Carolina with a population of 11,321. It ranks #55 among cities in South Carolina by population. The median age is 40.2, older than the national median. The population is 54.6% male and 45.4% female.

The median household income in Powdersville is $88,125, above the US median of $74,580. 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $318,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,231. The homeownership rate of 76.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Powdersville reflects 33.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 36.6 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White79.3%
Black or African American10.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$88,125

Median Household Income

$36,684

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$318,600

Median Home Value

$1,231

Median Rent

76.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.8%

High School+

33.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.3%

Drive Alone

84.9%

Public Transit

9.4%

Work From Home

36.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

35.8%

Foreign Born

94.3%

Non-English at Home

6.1%

Veterans

7.9%

With Disability

89.4%

Health Insurance

98.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Manufacturing22.6%
Professional, Scientific & Management17.9%
Retail Trade12.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.6%
Information8.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.9%
Construction4.5%
Public Administration3.1%
Transportation & Warehousing1.4%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Powdersville, South Carolina has a population of 11,321 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 55th-largest city in South Carolina.

The median household income in Powdersville, South Carolina is $88,125, with 6.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Powdersville, South Carolina is $318,600, with median monthly rent at $1,231 and a homeownership rate of 76.9%.

The median age in Powdersville, South Carolina is 40.2 years. The population is 54.6% male and 45.4% female.

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

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