City

Clarks Hill, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  McCormick County  ·  South Carolina

👥1,245Population
💰$69,659Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$251,200Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓27.9%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.7% Female 56.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.6%Hispanic: 12.5%Black: 9.4%Other: 1%Race
White76.6%
Hispanic12.5%
Black9.4%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.23
Below Poverty37.8% ▲ 278% above avg
College Grads27.9% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
HS Graduate269 (41.4%)
Some College93 (14.3%)
Associates106 (16.3%)
Bachelors65 (10%)
Graduate Degree116 (17.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.4%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
HS Grad41.4%
Some College14.3%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.3%Renter: 6.7%Tenure
Owner93.3%
Renter6.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,659 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$251,200 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$957/mo
Total Housing Units596
Vacant Units210

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
56%
About Clarks Hill, SC

Clarks Hill is a city in South Carolina, located in McCormick County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,245 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Clarks Hill is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,659 is near the national average. Approximately 37.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Clarks Hill is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $251,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $957 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clarks Hill is moderately educated. 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (76.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Clarks Hill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29821 1,245 $69,659 $251,200 $957 3.3% 27.9% 93.3%