Population 5,529 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Batesburg-Leesville
Household size in Batesburg-Leesville
| Period | Batesburg-Leesville | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.46 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.05 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Batesburg-Leesville run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The picture is much the same across the Columbia area. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Batesburg-Leesville
| Period | Batesburg-Leesville | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1 | 37.1 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.0 | 37.8 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 38.6 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.8 | 39.4 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.3 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Batesburg-Leesville is 41.8 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Batesburg-Leesville
| Period | Batesburg-Leesville | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 13.2% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 13.4% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 12.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 12.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Batesburg-Leesville: 17.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Batesburg-Leesville has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five South Carolina cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Batesburg-Leesville
Renters in Batesburg-Leesville
| Period | Batesburg-Leesville | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.9% | 31.2% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.9% | 32.8% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.1% | 32.1% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.5% | 30.6% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Batesburg-Leesville own their homes; 28.5% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. About half of owners (49.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share is down 4.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Batesburg-Leesville
| Period | Batesburg-Leesville | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 10.7% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 12.0% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 11.8% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 10.3% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.3% of the housing in Batesburg-Leesville, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Batesburg-Leesville
| Period | Batesburg-Leesville | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1984 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1990 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Batesburg-Leesville is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only five have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Batesburg-Leesville
| Period | Batesburg-Leesville | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $611 | $831 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $668 | $908 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $723 | $1,021 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $950 | $1,285 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$338 | +$453 | +$514 | +$606 |
The median renter in Batesburg-Leesville pays $950 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $338 a month from 2006–10, a 55% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Batesburg-Leesville
Bachelor's degrees in Batesburg-Leesville
| Period | Batesburg-Leesville | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 31.5% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 31.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 34.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 35.9% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Batesburg-Leesville have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 13.4%, against 35.6% nationally. Of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Batesburg-Leesville
| Period | Batesburg-Leesville | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.9% | 88.1% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.0% | 88.7% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.7% | 90.2% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.5% | 91.4% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Batesburg-Leesville never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.6 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Batesburg-Leesville
| Period | Batesburg-Leesville | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 6.0% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Batesburg-Leesville than nationally: unemployment was 4.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Batesburg-Leesville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batesburg-Leesville | 2.52 | 41.8 | 17.2% | 28.5% | 16.3% | 1971 | $950 | 13.4% | 85.5% | 4.6% |
| Batesburg | 2.55 | 44.8 | 12.2% | 12.0% | 14.0% | 1989 | $1,005 | 17.3% | 82.7% | 6.0% |
| Kneece | 2.47 | 44.4 | 13.8% | 20.3% | 10.5% | 1981 | $988 | 8.7% | 88.0% | 7.0% |
| Leesville | 2.43 | 46.3 | 10.1% | 12.1% | 16.5% | 1993 | $991 | 19.0% | 90.5% | 6.1% |
| Summit | 2.56 | 42.0 | 13.6% | 13.3% | 10.7% | 1995 | $963 | 10.7% | 91.8% | 9.2% |
| Samaria | 2.70 | 39.9 | 10.2% | 16.8% | 10.8% | 1996 | $1,039 | 15.1% | 79.0% | 5.4% |
| Monetta | 2.34 | 36.8 | 7.1% | 10.2% | 8.0% | 1997 | $894 | 24.8% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| Gilbert | 2.60 | 44.7 | 9.6% | 13.5% | 15.2% | 1998 | $906 | 26.8% | 94.5% | 4.4% |
| Mount Willing | 2.73 | 44.3 | 13.6% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 1980 | $908 | 18.5% | 86.7% | 0.8% |
| Ward | 2.63 | 44.2 | 7.6% | 27.9% | 23.9% | 1973 | $802 | 12.7% | 73.7% | 6.8% |
| Emory | 2.49 | 37.9 | 13.2% | 42.3% | 6.8% | 1988 | $858 | 19.3% | 76.6% | 1.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Batesburg-Leesville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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