Population 26,227 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Chapin
Household size in Chapin
| Period | Chapin | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
The average household in Chapin has 2.57 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Locally, though, the typical household here is bigger than in the wider Columbia area, where it has 2.46 people.
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 Chapin
| Period | Chapin | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0 | 37.1 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.5 | 37.8 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.1 | 38.6 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.6 | 39.4 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +2.3 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
Chapin skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.0, in line with the national trend.
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 Chapin
| Period | Chapin | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 13.2% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 13.4% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 12.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 12.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.6% of households in Chapin, well below the national share of 11.6%. Only ten of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Chapin
Renters in Chapin
| Period | Chapin | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 31.2% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 32.8% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 32.1% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 30.6% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 9.4% of households in Chapin rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 32.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the southwest. Only two of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
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 Chapin
| Period | Chapin | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 10.7% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 12.0% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 11.8% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 10.3% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Chapin than nationally: 8.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Chapin has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of South Carolina cities.
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 Chapin
| Period | Chapin | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1984 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1998 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1990 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Chapin is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2003, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only 13 of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have newer 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 Chapin
| Period | Chapin | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,168 | $831 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,145 | $908 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,477 | $1,021 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,807 | $1,285 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$638 | +$453 | +$514 | +$606 |
The median renter in Chapin pays $1,807 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $638 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.6% 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 northwest; the highest are in the south.
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 Chapin
Bachelor's degrees in Chapin
| Period | Chapin | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8% | 31.5% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.1% | 31.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.8% | 34.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.3% | 35.9% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +4.4 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Chapin is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (49.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.5 points, in line with the national trend. Only 13 of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 Chapin
| Period | Chapin | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.4% | 88.1% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 88.7% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.2% | 90.2% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 91.4% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Chapin: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.5 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 12 of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Chapin
| Period | Chapin | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 7.6% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 6.0% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Chapin has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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).
Chapin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapin | 2.57 | 45.6 | 5.6% | 9.4% | 8.0% | 2003 | $1,807 | 49.3% | 95.9% | 3.0% |
| Lake Murray of Richland | 2.34 | 49.4 | 8.5% | 31.5% | 4.3% | 2003 | $1,645 | 48.8% | 97.1% | 0.0% |
| Little Mountain | 2.48 | 45.5 | 8.3% | 11.1% | 11.4% | 1991 | $1,118 | 34.4% | 94.1% | 8.1% |
| White Rock | 2.64 | 43.9 | 7.5% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 2000 | $1,708 | 51.3% | 94.2% | 1.2% |
| Ballentine | 2.87 | 45.1 | 5.6% | 15.7% | 5.3% | 2002 | $1,662 | 53.8% | 97.2% | 0.2% |
| Peak | 2.51 | 43.9 | 11.1% | 9.6% | 12.1% | 1994 | $1,466 | 38.1% | 94.0% | 7.1% |
| Irmo | 2.71 | 41.3 | 12.3% | 16.8% | 5.0% | 1995 | $1,738 | 46.1% | 95.3% | 5.0% |
| Lake Murray Shores | 2.33 | 55.6 | 6.9% | 11.7% | 25.9% | 1996 | $1,296 | 35.9% | 92.6% | 3.6% |
| Slighs | 2.35 | 42.4 | 13.3% | 15.6% | 13.6% | 1986 | $939 | 22.6% | 88.4% | 3.8% |
| Parr | 2.65 | 43.8 | 6.7% | 7.0% | 14.3% | 1991 | $868 | 24.5% | 86.7% | 0.5% |
| Richtex | 2.20 | 47.2 | 13.2% | 22.0% | 12.7% | 1990 | $1,245 | 30.8% | 92.2% | 15.9% |
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 Chapin. 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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