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Cost of living in Socastee summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Socastee. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Socastee is 97 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Socastee is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Socastee is $274,966.
The median income in Socastee is $62,257.
Socastee's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Socastee Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Socastee | South Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 92 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 98 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 97 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Socastee, SC Weather
The average high in Socastee is 73.6° and the average low is 53.9°.
There are 79.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 51.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Socastee |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 73.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 53.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 51.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Socastee Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Socastee
The current population in Socastee is 23,796. The population has increased 39.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23,796 | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 24,629 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 24,464 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 24,657 | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 25,846 | 3.5% |
| 2019 | 24,964 | 3.8% |
| 2018 | 24,056 | 2.1% |
| 2017 | 23,567 | 3.4% |
| 2016 | 22,786 | 5.3% |
| 2015 | 21,641 | 5.6% |
| 2014 | 20,496 | 5.6% |
| 2013 | 19,411 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 19,338 | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 18,752 | 9.6% |
| 2010 | 17,108 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Socastee
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Socastee is:
69.6% White with 16,557 White residents.
5.5% African American with 1,302 African American residents.
0.7% American Indian with 168 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 255 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 19 Other residents.
4.5% Two Or More with 1,064 Two Or More residents.
18.6% Hispanic with 4,431 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Socastee | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.6% | 61.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.5% | 24.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 18.6% | 7.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Socastee
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Socastee is 49.8% female with 11,861 female residents.
Socastee is 50.2% male with 11,935 male residents.
| Gender | Socastee | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Socastee for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Socastee completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Socastee completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Socastee completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Socastee completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Socastee completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Socastee completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Socastee completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Socastee completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Socastee completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Socastee | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Socastee, South Carolina
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4.1% of households in Socastee earn Less than $10,000.
3.6% of households in Socastee earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.4% of households in Socastee earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.6% of households in Socastee earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.9% of households in Socastee earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.5% of households in Socastee earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.4% of households in Socastee earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.5% of households in Socastee earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.2% of households in Socastee earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.8% of households in Socastee earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Socastee | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.4% | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.6% | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.9% | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.5% | 17.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.5% | 16.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 8.0% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.8% | 8.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
