Dalzell CDP, Sumter County, South Carolina Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Dalzell CDP, 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 Dalzell CDP, South Carolina. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Dalzell CDP, South Carolina. The estimated population of Dalzell CDP, South Carolina is 3,319 people, with a median age of 28.4.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,319
+7.55%
-2.81%
2020
3,086
+0.95%
-
2019
3,057
-19.45% -
2018
3,795
+11.13%
-
2017
3,415
- -

Population of Dalzell CDP, 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
56.7%
33.2%
+70.78%
Black/African American
34.6%
55.2%
-37.32%
Native
0%
1.2%
-100.00%
Hispanic
3.3%
3%
+10.00%
Asian
0.8%
3.6%
-77.78%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.6%
3.8%
+21.05%
Other
0%
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 Dalzell CDP, 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 28.4 -9.55% 26.7 -11.59% 30.7 -14.25%
2020 31.4 -0.63% 30.2 -5.92% 35.8 +14.38%
2019 31.6 +4.98% 32.1 +1.26% 31.3 +7.19%
2018 30.1 +4.88% 31.7 +4.97% 29.2 +2.1%
2017 28.7 - 30.2 - 28.6 -

The median age of Dalzell CDP, 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 9 252 +81.04% 630 18.57% 297 221
10 to 19 233 -64.92% 143 +79.16% 102 260
20 to 29 304 +75.59% 255 +23.41% 597 314
30 to 39 364 -15.49% 275 1.25% 258 234
40 to 49 119 +31.62% 166 -17.93% 147 129
50 to 59 196 -85.2% 128 -10.4% 72 115
60 to 69 118 +55.07% 111 +105.83% 187 249
70+ 25 112

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Dalzell CDP, South Carolina is $58,924.00.

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 Dalzell CDP.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,136.00
  • 45 to 64
    $50,556.00
  • 65 and over
    $58,466.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Dalzell CDP, 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 Dalzell CDP, South Carolina is currently $64,358.00.

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.

2.99% of households in Dalzell CDP 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 Dalzell CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.39%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.06%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    31.88%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.41%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.08%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.18%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.99%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Dalzell CDP is $25,007.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Dalzell CDP, 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 Dalzell CDP 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
    1.21%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.85%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25.21%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.96%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.77%

Employment

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

The total population of Dalzell CDP over the age of 16 is 2,475.

Of those people, a total of 70.30% 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 Dalzell CDP is 55.20%.

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 36 72.20% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 358 95.50% 10.10%
25 to 29 years 553 93.70% 17.90%
30 to 34 years 332 80.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 346 80.10% 6.10%
45 to 54 years 189 60.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 88 47.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 249 41.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 234 13.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 90 18.90% 100.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Dalzell CDP. 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 1,461 64.10% 4.90%
Black or African American 835 76.80% 15.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 26 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 13 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 140 87.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 109 23.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,395 67.20% 4.90%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Dalzell CDP is 1,366, with median earnings of $36,875.00.

Women in Dalzell CDP, South Carolina earning approximately 56.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,366 $36,875.00
Male 829 $39,697.00
Female 537 $22,313.00

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 32 $0.00
Business and Financial 40 $39,231.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 88 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 57 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 138 $45,833.00
Healthcare Support 52 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 43 $37,443.00
Food Preparation and Serving 90 $18,718.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 39 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 63 $32,898.00
Office and Administrative Support 155 $24,178.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 78 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 121 $0.00
Production 245 $55,856.00
Transportation and Material Moving 58 $16,167.00

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 0 $0.00 32 $0.00
Business and Financial 16 $0.00 24 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 88 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 57 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 18 $0.00 120 $44,375.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 52 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 30 $0.00 13 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 39 $0.00 51 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 39 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 41 $0.00 22 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 41 $0.00 114 $22,829.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 78 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 121 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 245 $55,856.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 45 $0.00 13 $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 1,236 households in Dalzell CDP, with an average household size of 2.69 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 766 families in Dalzell CDP with an average family size of 3.3 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 512 105 149 470
Average Household Size 3.47 3.64 3.17 1.46
Total Families 512 105 149 0
Average Household Size 3.45 2.81 3.09 0

Poverty

Of the 766 families in Dalzell CDP, 8.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Dalzell CDP:

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 1,373 housing units in Dalzell CDP, South Carolina.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,236 90.02%
Vacant 137 9.98%

31.54% of the total 1,373 housing units in Dalzell CDP are rental units. This is approximately 433 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 803 are occupied by the owner - or 58.49% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Dalzell CDP is $1,032.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Dalzell CDP 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    10
  • $500 to $999
    179
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    244
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 Dalzell CDP is $125,600.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    77
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    179
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    298
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    181
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    28
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    40
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    0
  • 1960 to 1969
    11
  • 1970 to 1979
    192
  • 1980 to 1989
    448
  • 1990 to 1999
    156
  • 2000 to 2009
    439
  • 2010 to 2013
    116
  • 2014 or later
    11

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 Dalzell CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    100
  • 1 vehicle available
    290
  • 2 vehicles available
    400
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    446

Commuting to Work

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

24.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Dalzell CDP.

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
    38
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    13
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    282
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    425
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    313
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    63
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    309
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    13
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    12
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    99
  • 90 or more minutes
    38

Summary

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

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