Population 8,408 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Timmonsville
Household size in Timmonsville
| Period | Timmonsville | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
The average household in Timmonsville has 2.47 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.64, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northeast 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 Timmonsville
| Period | Timmonsville | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.1 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.7 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.9 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Timmonsville is 43.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.1, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southwest.
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 Timmonsville
| Period | Timmonsville | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −10.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.1% of households in Timmonsville, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 10.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Timmonsville has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 Timmonsville
Renters in Timmonsville
| Period | Timmonsville | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.2% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.4% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.5% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.5% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Timmonsville is about as common as it is nationally: 33.5% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in South Carolina as a whole (28.1%). Among homeowners, 60.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.7 points, 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 Timmonsville
| Period | Timmonsville | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.2% of the housing in Timmonsville, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 5.8 points, 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 Timmonsville
| Period | Timmonsville | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in Timmonsville is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. Still, homes here are older than in South Carolina overall, where the median home dates to 1991. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Timmonsville
| Period | Timmonsville | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $509 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $602 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $812 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $989 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$480 | +$514 | +$606 |
The median renter in Timmonsville pays $989 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $480 a month from 2006–10, a 94% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the northeast.
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 Timmonsville
Bachelor's degrees in Timmonsville
| Period | Timmonsville | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Timmonsville: 16.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
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 Timmonsville
| Period | Timmonsville | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.0% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.6% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.6% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.4% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +17.4 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Timmonsville is close to the national rate: 88.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in South Carolina overall (90.2%). The share with a diploma is up 17.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Timmonsville
| Period | Timmonsville | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.5%, unemployment in Timmonsville is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 6.0 points since 2006–10, as it has 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).
Timmonsville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timmonsville | 2.47 | 43.9 | 8.1% | 33.5% | 19.2% | 1985 | $989 | 16.9% | 88.4% | 5.5% |
| Peniel Crossroads | 2.58 | 38.2 | 9.1% | 20.7% | 18.1% | 1998 | $967 | 26.7% | 90.6% | 1.2% |
| Ebenezer | 2.60 | 47.5 | 5.4% | 20.5% | 2.8% | 1993 | $1,191 | 46.5% | 98.5% | 0.3% |
| Sardis | 2.55 | 41.5 | 12.0% | 18.9% | 14.3% | 1987 | $820 | 19.3% | 85.6% | 2.6% |
| Syracuse | 2.36 | 44.8 | 13.4% | 22.1% | 10.9% | 1988 | $739 | 21.2% | 88.3% | 7.2% |
| Danwood | 2.65 | 44.7 | 13.3% | 18.3% | 20.4% | 1991 | $912 | 10.5% | 87.8% | 4.5% |
| South Lynchburg | 2.27 | 51.6 | 14.1% | 24.3% | 24.4% | 1977 | $836 | 8.6% | 85.5% | 2.8% |
| Effingham | 2.50 | 42.8 | 10.3% | 19.6% | 17.8% | 1992 | $969 | 20.2% | 86.6% | 2.5% |
| Lamar | 2.52 | 38.7 | 18.5% | 23.7% | 14.1% | 1984 | $908 | 18.4% | 89.1% | 8.2% |
| Florence | 2.60 | 38.9 | 14.2% | 36.8% | 13.9% | 1986 | $1,055 | 28.2% | 89.2% | 5.3% |
| Lewis Crossroads | 2.73 | 42.1 | 16.6% | 28.4% | 13.7% | 1983 | $996 | 9.8% | 88.7% | 4.2% |
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 Timmonsville. 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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