Living in Denmark, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Denmark · Census data 2020–2024
Denmark has 3,117 residents with a median age of 29.1. The median household income is $27,451 (60% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $63,900, the median rent is $806/month.
Denmark at a glance
- Population
- 3,117
- Median age
- 29.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $27,451State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $63,900State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $806/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 44.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.1%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Denmark a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 20.4%; a poverty rate of 35.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Denmark
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Denmark the median home value is $63,900, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $806 per month, which is 34.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $877 a month in housing costs.
Denmark median household income
The median household income in Denmark is $27,451 and the income per person is $18,212. 35.1% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Denmark: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,350
- Owner-occupied
- 44.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.5%
- Vacant
- 38.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 3.00
38.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Denmark has many vacation and second homes.
Denmark demographics
- Population
- 3,117
- Median age
- 29.1
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 829
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Denmark ›
Education in Denmark
18.1% of adults 25 and older in Denmark have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Denmark
- Unemployment rate
- 20.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.1%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 10.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 75%
Denmark vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 3,117 | $27,451 | $63,900 | $806 |
| Bamberg | 2,996 | $49,531 | $157,900 | $817 |
| Hilda | 468 | $44,861 | $64,600 | $771 |
| Norway | 322 | $42,386 | $95,000 | $924 |
| Blackville | 1,778 | $21,742 | $80,400 | — |
| Olar | 139 | $27,500 | $90,000 | $1,188 |
| Barnwell | 4,613 | $52,006 | $145,300 | $678 |
| Elko | 296 | $40,278 | $85,500 | $1,571 |
| Springfield | 468 | $47,763 | $70,500 | $805 |
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What is the median household income in Denmark, SC?
The median household income in Denmark is $27,451, 60% lower than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Denmark?
The median home value in Denmark is $63,900, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Denmark?
The median gross rent in Denmark is $806 per month, about 34.7% of household income.
Is Denmark, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 20.4%; a poverty rate of 35.1%.
What is the median age in Denmark?
The median age in Denmark is 29.1 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Denmark?
The average commute to work in Denmark is 18 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Denmark?
The unemployment rate in Denmark is 20.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Denmark?
18.1% of adults in Denmark have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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