Population 6,544 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Bonneau
| Period | Bonneau | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.88 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.93 | 2.62 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.10 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Bonneau average 2.69 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Charleston area overall, where it has 2.51 people. Household size has dropped from 2.88 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Bonneau
| Period | Bonneau | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.0 | 36.2 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 37.1 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 38.5 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.8 | 39.2 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.8 | +3.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.8, Bonneau is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 38.0 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
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 Bonneau
| Period | Bonneau | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 12.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 10.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 10.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Bonneau than nationally: 9.3%, against 11.6%. The Charleston area as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Bonneau
Renters in Bonneau
| Period | Bonneau | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 33.8% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 35.4% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 33.8% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 30.9% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Bonneau is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over six in ten owners (63.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 1.8 points since 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 Bonneau
| Period | Bonneau | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 13.5% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 11.6% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 10.7% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 9.9% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Bonneau as nationally: 10.4%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 10.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Bonneau
| Period | Bonneau | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1986 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1989 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1995 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Bonneau is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. That is in line with the rest of the Charleston area. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Bonneau
| Period | Bonneau | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $562 | $1,002 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $724 | $1,088 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $712 | $1,260 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $973 | $1,767 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$411 | +$765 | +$514 | +$606 |
Rent in Bonneau runs $973 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $411 a month from 2006–10, a 73% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the east.
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 Bonneau
Bachelor's degrees in Bonneau
| Period | Bonneau | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 30.2% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 32.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 35.9% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 41.2% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +11.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Bonneau: 12.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.1 points, mirroring the country. Of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only six 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 Bonneau
| Period | Bonneau | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.4% | 87.9% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.9% | 89.1% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.3% | 90.9% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.4% | 92.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +4.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Bonneau never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.0 points, in line with the national trend. Bonneau has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of South Carolina cities.
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 Bonneau
| Period | Bonneau | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 7.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 9.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 4.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 3.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Bonneau has been low: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 8.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Bonneau 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonneau | 2.69 | 48.8 | 9.3% | 19.4% | 10.4% | 1993 | $973 | 12.4% | 82.4% | 2.7% |
| Macbeth | 3.07 | 43.1 | 11.5% | 15.8% | 4.0% | 1995 | $1,072 | 10.3% | 79.1% | 4.8% |
| Santee Circle | 2.69 | 43.2 | 19.2% | 15.4% | 11.9% | 1991 | $748 | 12.1% | 85.4% | 5.9% |
| St. Stephen | 2.93 | 39.7 | 20.3% | 23.2% | 18.4% | 1988 | $1,193 | 13.6% | 84.5% | 6.4% |
| Russellville | 2.50 | 41.9 | 11.1% | 21.0% | 16.5% | 1993 | $1,081 | 13.9% | 81.8% | 0.7% |
| Pinopolis | 2.44 | 46.1 | 5.6% | 11.8% | 5.0% | 1990 | $978 | 29.0% | 95.8% | 2.9% |
| Bethera | 3.26 | 34.1 | 11.3% | 19.5% | 7.1% | 1993 | $1,018 | 13.1% | 84.2% | 1.7% |
| Pineville | 2.42 | 52.0 | 8.8% | 22.7% | 20.3% | 1986 | $1,808 | 11.2% | 80.9% | 7.7% |
| Suttons | 3.46 | 38.2 | 6.2% | 4.7% | 13.9% | 1997 | $579 | 21.1% | 85.9% | 4.2% |
| Cross | 2.30 | 51.6 | 11.6% | 11.5% | 12.7% | 1992 | $1,564 | 13.8% | 88.3% | 4.2% |
| Jamestown | 2.27 | 38.7 | 30.4% | 27.4% | 9.4% | 1979 | $881 | 9.8% | 84.5% | 2.6% |
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 Bonneau. 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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