City

Olanta, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Florence County  ·  South Carolina

👥1,815Population
💰$49,000Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$101,600Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓20.5%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.5% Female 57.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 35.1%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 62.1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1%Race
White35.1%
Hispanic1.1%
Black62.1%
Asian0.5%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty19.5% ▲ 95% above avg
College Grads20.5% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 40% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (1.2%)
HS Graduate580 (55.9%)
Some College127 (12.2%)
Associates106 (10.2%)
Bachelors106 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree107 (10.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 55.9%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 10.3%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad55.9%
Some College12.2%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate10.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,000 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$101,600 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$845/mo
Total Housing Units881
Vacant Units213

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
53%
About Olanta, SC

Olanta is a city in South Carolina, located in Florence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,815 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, Olanta is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,000 is below the national average. Approximately 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Olanta is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $845 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Olanta is less-educated. 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (62.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Olanta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29114 1,815 $49,000 $101,600 $845 6.9% 20.5% 73.2%