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Population Review

St. Andrews, South Carolina Population 2026

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

The population of St. Andrews, South Carolina is 20,953 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 30th-largest city in South Carolina. The median household income is $45,321, the median home value is $146,700, and the median age is 31.7.

20,953

Population

3427

People / sq mi

$45,321

Median Income

$146,700

Median Home Value

St. Andrews covers 6.1 sq mi of land at 3427 people per square mile.

About St. Andrews, SC

St. Andrews is a city in South Carolina with a population of 20,953. It ranks #30 among cities in South Carolina by population. The median age is 31.7, younger than the national median. The population is 46.3% male and 53.7% female.

The median household income in St. Andrews is $45,321, below the US median of $74,580. 22.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $146,700, with monthly rent averaging $1,060. The homeownership rate of 29.6% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in St. Andrews reflects 25.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.7 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White21.6%
Black or African American68.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$45,321

Median Household Income

$26,162

Per Capita Income

22.8%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$146,700

Median Home Value

$1,060

Median Rent

29.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.6%

High School+

25.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.4%

Drive Alone

78.0%

Public Transit

9.7%

Work From Home

20.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

33.3%

Foreign Born

92.8%

Non-English at Home

8.8%

Veterans

13.2%

With Disability

85.0%

Health Insurance

94.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management21.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate15.1%
Manufacturing12.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.7%
Information6.3%
Retail Trade6.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.3%
Public Administration5.2%
Construction4.9%
Agriculture & Mining1.6%
Transportation & Warehousing1.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

St. Andrews, South Carolina has a population of 20,953 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 30th-largest city in South Carolina.

The median household income in St. Andrews, South Carolina is $45,321, with 22.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in St. Andrews, South Carolina is $146,700, with median monthly rent at $1,060 and a homeownership rate of 29.6%.

The median age in St. Andrews, South Carolina is 31.7 years. The population is 46.3% male and 53.7% female.

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

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