City

Latta, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Dillon County  ·  South Carolina

👥6,460Population
💰$41,589Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂36.7Median Age
🏠$70,400Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓27.1%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.2%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 41.4%Other: 7.9%Race
White48.2%
Hispanic1.5%
Black41.4%
Other7.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty33.4% ▲ 234% above avg
College Grads27.1% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,669 (45.1%)
Some College411 (11.1%)
Associates599 (16.2%)
Bachelors355 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree646 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 45.1%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad45.1%
Some College11.1%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.1%Renter: 31.9%Tenure
Owner68.1%
Renter31.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,589 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$70,400 ▼ 75% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$655/mo
Total Housing Units2,949
Vacant Units522

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Latta, SC

Latta is a city in South Carolina, located in Dillon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,460 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.7 years.

Economically, Latta is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,589 is below the national average. Approximately 33.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Latta is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $70,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $655 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Latta is moderately educated. 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Latta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29565 6,460 $41,589 $70,400 $655 6.0% 27.1% 68.1%