Inman, Spartanburg County, South Carolina Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Inman, South Carolina, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Inman, South Carolina. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Inman, South Carolina. The estimated population of Inman, South Carolina is 2,896 people, with a median age of 32.8.

We can look at the total population in Inman over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,896
-20.98% +18.93%
2020
3,665
+32.84%
-
2019
2,759
+2.41%
-
2018
2,694
+10.64%
-
2017
2,435
- -

Population of Inman, South Carolina by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
73.5%
65.1%
+12.90%
Black/African American
12.1%
22.1%
-45.25%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
5.9%
3.8%
+55.26%
Asian
4.2%
3.2%
+31.25%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.8%
5.7%
-33.33%
Other
0.4%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Inman, South Carolina by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.8 +2.5% 39.3 +19.82% 31.4 +2.61%
2020 32 -16.23% 32.8 -14.36% 30.6 -18.4%
2019 38.2 +0.53% 38.3 -0.26% 37.5 +2.46%
2018 38 +10.47% 38.4 +2.13% 36.6 +11.93%
2017 34.4 - 37.6 - 32.7 -

The median age of Inman, South Carolina gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 193 -28.57% 187 +73.17% 123 305
10 to 19 77 +107.13% 181 6.79% 157 165
20 to 29 78 +165.84% 324 3.33% 229 270
30 to 39 200 -14.1% 136 +88.08% 153 294
40 to 49 87 +73.52% 89 +26.65% 162 90
50 to 59 76 +77.3% 110 +137.39% 145 152
60 to 69 144 +52.66% 157 -22.51% 196 118
70+ 123 +7.52% 273 -16.76% 124 213

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Inman, South Carolina is $51,210.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Inman.

  • Under 25
    $44,479.00
  • 25 to 44
    $50,556.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,700.00
  • 65 and over
    $21,715.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Inman, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Inman, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Inman, South Carolina is currently $55,523.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.00% of households in Inman are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Inman against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.15%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.55%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    26.77%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    4.92%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.53%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.07%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Inman is $22,685.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Inman by the total population of Inman.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Inman, South Carolina, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Inman to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.32%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.70%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.49%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.83%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.66%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Inman that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Inman over the age of 16 is 2,250.

Of those people, a total of 64.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Inman is 61.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 104 37.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 74 67.60% 20.00%
25 to 29 years 425 83.80% 1.40%
30 to 34 years 277 98.60% 8.80%
35 to 44 years 274 81.80% 7.10%
45 to 54 years 275 72.70% 8.50%
55 to 59 years 170 68.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 203 74.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 210 19.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 238 1.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Inman. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,748 60.70% 5.80%
Black or African American 234 71.40% 6.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 79 86.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 80 63.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 109 98.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 146 78.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,692 59.40% 6.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Inman as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Inman is 1,382, with median earnings of $29,960.00.

Women in Inman, South Carolina earning approximately 67.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,382 $29,960.00
Male 744 $41,094.00
Female 638 $27,772.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 154 $55,288.00
Business and Financial 33 $38,281.00
Computer and Mathematical 46 $63,485.00
Architecture and Engineering 8 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 19 $43,750.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 54 $31,944.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $25,156.00
Healthcare Practitioners 5 $0.00
Healthcare Support 102 $28,611.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 102 $6,989.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 80 $31,042.00
Personal Care and Service 27 $22,019.00
Sales 140 $53,664.00
Office and Administrative Support 117 $32,604.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 111 $28,622.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 20 $38,500.00
Production 245 $27,229.00
Transportation and Material Moving 43 $30,368.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 92 $56,490.00 62 $33,125.00
Business and Financial 1 $0.00 32 $38,333.00
Computer and Mathematical 46 $63,485.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $43,750.00 10 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 10 $0.00 44 $32,222.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00 13 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 96 $28,715.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 15 $0.00 87 $6,847.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 34 $33,750.00 46 $11,806.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 27 $22,019.00
Sales 113 $53,955.00 27 $11,607.00
Office and Administrative Support 43 $39,464.00 74 $21,719.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 111 $28,622.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 20 $38,500.00 0 $0.00
Production 154 $28,333.00 91 $17,292.00
Transportation and Material Moving 26 $21,711.00 17 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,158 households in Inman, with an average household size of 2.44 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 643 families in Inman with an average family size of 3.16 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 465 26 152 515
Average Household Size 3.38 3.65 3.16 1.3
Total Families 465 26 152 0
Average Household Size 3.27 3.38 2.78 0

Poverty

Of the 643 families in Inman, 10.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Inman:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,303 housing units in Inman, South Carolina.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,158 88.87%
Vacant 145 11.13%

32.85% of the total 1,303 housing units in Inman are rental units. This is approximately 428 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 718 are occupied by the owner - or 55.10% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Inman is $774.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Inman that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    12
  • Less than $500
    121
  • $500 to $999
    146
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    121
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    40
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Inman is $106,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Inman that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    129
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    195
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    219
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    99
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    62
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    12
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    2

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Inman. The chart below shows the number of properties in Inman that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    221
  • 1940 to 1949
    163
  • 1950 to 1959
    111
  • 1960 to 1969
    90
  • 1970 to 1979
    83
  • 1980 to 1989
    110
  • 1990 to 1999
    107
  • 2000 to 2009
    254
  • 2010 to 2013
    164
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Inman that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    80
  • 1 vehicle available
    415
  • 2 vehicles available
    432
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    231

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Inman get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Inman that commute to work in a particular way.

20.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Inman.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    129
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    135
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    193
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    205
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    116
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    178
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    211
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    37
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    38
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    54
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    33
  • 90 or more minutes
    4

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Inman, South Carolina in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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