City

Bethune, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Kershaw County  ·  South Carolina

👥2,396Population
💰$62,833Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$96,400Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓25.5%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.8%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 33.7%Other: 1.4%Race
White58.8%
Hispanic5.1%
Black33.7%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
14%
25–44
18%
45–64
22%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads25.5% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma40 (2.8%)
HS Graduate488 (34.5%)
Some College285 (20.1%)
Associates242 (17.1%)
Bachelors137 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree224 (15.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 20.1%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College20.1%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,833 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$96,400 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,081/mo
Total Housing Units1,135
Vacant Units153

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
55%
About Bethune, SC

Bethune is a city in South Carolina, located in Kershaw County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,396 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Bethune is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,833 is below the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bethune is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $96,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,081 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bethune is moderately educated. 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (58.81%).

Bethune, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Bethune
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29009 2,396 $62,833 $96,400 $1,081 6.2% 25.5% 83.3%