Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD, Sumter County, South Carolina Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD, 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 Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD, South Carolina. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD, South Carolina. The estimated population of Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD, South Carolina is 24,782 people, with a median age of 30.5.

We can look at the total population in Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
24,782
-6.06% +2.15%
2020
26,380
+5.02%
-
2019
25,118
-0.68% -
2018
25,290
+4.25%
-
2017
24,260
- -

Population of Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD, 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
48.3%
47.7%
+1.26%
Black/African American
38.1%
42.5%
-10.35%
Native
0.1%
0.4%
-75.00%
Hispanic
6.2%
4.4%
+40.91%
Asian
1%
2.2%
-54.55%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
6.2%
2.8%
+121.43%
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 Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD, 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 30.5 +0.66% 28.8 +0.7% 32.4 -4.42%
2020 30.3 -0.33% 28.6 -1.72% 33.9 +3.67%
2019 30.4 +1.33% 29.1 0% 32.7 +5.83%
2018 30 +0.33% 29.1 -1.36% 30.9 +0.65%
2017 29.9 - 29.5 - 30.7 -

The median age of Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD, 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 1,874 +2.72% 2,209 -0.82% 1,914 2,175
10 to 19 1,838 -7.58% 1,453 -6.87% 1,643 1,325
20 to 29 2,304 +24.82% 2,490 -10.65% 2,852 2,183
30 to 39 1,602 +21.5% 1,543 +22.83% 1,970 1,881
40 to 49 1,276 -21.65% 1,219 -8.94% 1,013 1,112
50 to 59 1,228 +8.6% 1,093 +29.13% 1,328 1,444
60 to 69 1,177 -14.88% 1,164 -2.34% 989 1,108
70+ 547 +20.92% 1,243 -1.02% 653 1,192

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD, South Carolina is $54,651.00.

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 Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD.

  • Under 25
    $34,047.00
  • 25 to 44
    $61,940.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,698.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,259.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD, 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 Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD, South Carolina is currently $68,124.00.

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.

3.49% of households in Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD 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 Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.71%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.09%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.30%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.45%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.43%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.52%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.49%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD is $27,137.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD by the total population of Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD, 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 Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD 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
    11.76%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.69%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.43%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    43.56%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.56%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD over the age of 16 is 18,995.

Of those people, a total of 64.40% 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 Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD is 48.60%.

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 1,270 44.60% 22.40%
20 to 24 years 2,938 84.60% 15.20%
25 to 29 years 2,097 87.40% 19.50%
30 to 34 years 2,329 78.80% 6.50%
35 to 44 years 2,670 76.60% 4.40%
45 to 54 years 2,313 74.10% 7.70%
55 to 59 years 1,436 71.20% 7.10%
60 to 64 years 866 29.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,841 24.80% 3.10%
75 years and over 1,235 1.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD. 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 10,008 62.90% 5.10%
Black or African American 7,329 64.70% 17.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 34 55.90% 0.00%
Asian 297 70.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 218 96.30% 1.70%
Two or more races 1,109 68.30% 5.90%
Hispanic or Latino 1,138 71.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,390 62.80% 5.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD is 9,240, with median earnings of $33,452.00.

Women in Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD, South Carolina earning approximately 64.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,240 $33,452.00
Male 4,963 $38,886.00
Female 4,277 $24,928.00

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 674 $71,473.00
Business and Financial 270 $55,200.00
Computer and Mathematical 186 $59,934.00
Architecture and Engineering 183 $42,891.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 37 $0.00
Community and Social Service 222 $38,520.00
Legal 13 $0.00
Educational and Library 870 $37,656.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 49 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 482 $41,806.00
Healthcare Support 316 $24,324.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 160 $34,071.00
Law Enforcement 129 $58,094.00
Food Preparation and Serving 439 $15,943.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 509 $24,975.00
Personal Care and Service 208 $16,399.00
Sales 913 $15,644.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,127 $28,497.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 55 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 320 $49,808.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 458 $35,991.00
Production 852 $33,318.00
Transportation and Material Moving 292 $33,521.00

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 398 $84,318.00 276 $58,636.00
Business and Financial 120 $45,000.00 150 $68,636.00
Computer and Mathematical 172 $71,154.00 14 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 167 $21,354.00 16 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 37 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 222 $38,520.00
Legal 6 $0.00 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 214 $43,516.00 656 $33,489.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 49 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 208 $47,361.00 274 $37,188.00
Healthcare Support 81 $68,490.00 235 $23,682.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 160 $34,071.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 129 $58,094.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 203 $8,398.00 236 $16,907.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 278 $43,807.00 231 $18,792.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 208 $16,399.00
Sales 380 $35,278.00 533 $11,201.00
Office and Administrative Support 254 $22,134.00 873 $28,877.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 55 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 320 $49,808.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 458 $35,991.00 0 $0.00
Production 624 $37,159.00 228 $23,547.00
Transportation and Material Moving 246 $33,873.00 46 $16,413.00

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 9,316 households in Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD, with an average household size of 2.61 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 6,375 families in Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD with an average family size of 3.19 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 4,397 478 1,500 2,941
Average Household Size 3.26 2.77 3.47 1.18
Total Families 4,397 478 1,500 0
Average Household Size 3.25 2.51 3.22 0

Poverty

Of the 6,375 families in Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD, 12.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD:

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 10,379 housing units in Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD, South Carolina.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,316 89.76%
Vacant 1,063 10.24%

37.67% of the total 10,379 housing units in Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD are rental units. This is approximately 3,910 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,158 are occupied by the owner - or 49.70% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD is $1,025.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD 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
    248
  • Less than $500
    597
  • $500 to $999
    1,210
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,789
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    241
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    73
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD is $148,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    682
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    968
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    953
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,212
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    862
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    335
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    146
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    83
  • 1940 to 1949
    9
  • 1950 to 1959
    389
  • 1960 to 1969
    630
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,420
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,989
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,680
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,495
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,673
  • 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 Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    925
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,498
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,675
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,218

Commuting to Work

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

21.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Shaw AFB-Horatio CCD.

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
    467
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,159
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,454
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,354
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,380
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    361
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    744
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    93
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    318
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    675
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    326
  • 90 or more minutes
    259

Summary

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