Population 8,434 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Landrum
Household size in Landrum
| Period | Landrum | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
The average household in Landrum has 2.42 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 Landrum
| Period | Landrum | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.4 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.5 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.7 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
Landrum skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 44.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 are older.
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 Landrum
| Period | Landrum | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Landrum: 6.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points, mirroring the country. Of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 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 Landrum
Renters in Landrum
| Period | Landrum | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 13.2% of households in Landrum rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About half of owners (50.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 6.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 13 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 Landrum
| Period | Landrum | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Landrum than nationally: 13.0%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 8.7 points from 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 Landrum
| Period | Landrum | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in Landrum is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the northeast.
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 Landrum
| Period | Landrum | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $535 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $685 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $651 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $684 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$149 | +$514 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Landrum costs $684 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $149 a month from 2006–10, a 28% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable 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 Landrum
Bachelor's degrees in Landrum
| Period | Landrum | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.2% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.1% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Landrum as nationally: 38.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in South Carolina overall (32.6%). The share with a degree is up 11.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Landrum
| Period | Landrum | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.9% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.5% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.8% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Landrum is a bit above the national rate: 90.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of South Carolina. The share with a diploma has risen 8.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Landrum
| Period | Landrum | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Landrum has been strong: just 1.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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).
Landrum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landrum | 2.42 | 49.7 | 6.1% | 13.2% | 13.0% | 1987 | $684 | 38.1% | 90.9% | 1.4% |
| Gowensville | 2.61 | 50.8 | 4.3% | 5.9% | 19.7% | 1993 | $700 | 39.7% | 91.8% | 0.6% |
| Campobello | 2.56 | 46.6 | 7.2% | 20.7% | 7.7% | 1993 | $980 | 26.2% | 89.2% | 1.3% |
| Tryon | 2.04 | 57.7 | 4.3% | 25.3% | 12.8% | 1979 | $1,262 | 41.9% | 94.9% | 5.4% |
| Lynn | 2.03 | 61.7 | 6.5% | 21.5% | 8.5% | 1980 | $1,068 | 33.0% | 96.9% | 16.3% |
| Columbus | 2.22 | 55.5 | 6.9% | 25.8% | 12.9% | 1986 | $1,961 | 35.7% | 94.4% | 3.3% |
| Saluda | 2.23 | 57.0 | 7.5% | 14.1% | 32.4% | 1983 | $1,149 | 42.6% | 95.6% | 7.0% |
| Inman | 2.73 | 39.9 | 9.5% | 12.8% | 7.7% | 1997 | $1,193 | 23.2% | 88.5% | 2.8% |
| Holly Springs | 3.19 | 32.7 | 8.2% | 3.5% | 10.5% | 2006 | $1,256 | 25.2% | 91.4% | 4.8% |
| Fingerville | 2.79 | 45.4 | 10.0% | 24.7% | 7.2% | 1995 | $935 | 10.6% | 74.5% | 1.8% |
| Zirconia | 2.29 | 50.0 | 9.3% | 11.7% | 16.1% | 1993 | $1,027 | 27.8% | 95.6% | 8.0% |
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 Landrum. 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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