Living in Islandton, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Islandton · Census data 2020–2024
Islandton has 56 residents with a median age of 70.1. The median household income is $26,458 (62% lower than the South Carolina median).
Islandton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Islandton at a glance
- Population
- 56
- Median age
- 70.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $26,458State: $69,324
- Homeowners
- 51.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.6%
Is Islandton a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 62% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 36.4%; a poverty rate of 32.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Islandton median household income
The median household income in Islandton is $26,458 and the income per person is $16,400. 32.1% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Islandton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 37
- Owner-occupied
- 51.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 1.51
Islandton demographics
- Population
- 56
- Median age
- 70.1
- Under 18
- 12.5%
- 65 and older
- 51.8%
- Households
- 37
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Islandton ›
Education in Islandton
32.6% of adults 25 and older in Islandton have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Islandton
- Unemployment rate
- 36.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.8%
Islandton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islandton | 56 | $26,458 | — | — |
| Varnville | 2,571 | $55,714 | $115,800 | $800 |
| Hampton | 2,636 | $43,472 | $206,400 | $909 |
| Ehrhardt | 389 | $34,868 | $112,500 | $607 |
| Brunson | 401 | $40,625 | $83,900 | $945 |
| Walterboro | 5,480 | $56,457 | $183,500 | $965 |
| Yemassee | 1,178 | $44,896 | $161,600 | $748 |
| Fairfax | 1,935 | $40,649 | $63,000 | $662 |
| Gifford | 268 | $31,389 | $94,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Islandton, SC?
The median household income in Islandton is $26,458, 62% lower than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Islandton, SC a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 62% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 36.4%; a poverty rate of 32.1%.
What is the median age in Islandton?
The median age in Islandton is 70.1 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
What is the unemployment rate in Islandton?
The unemployment rate in Islandton is 36.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Islandton?
32.6% of adults in Islandton 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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