Effingham, SC Demographics
What is the population of Effingham?
There are 9,836 residents in Effingham, with a median age of 41.7. Of this, 48.95% are males and 51.05% are females. US-born citizens make up 99.31% of the resident pool in Effingham, while non-US-born citizens account for 0.5%. Additionally, 0.19% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 9,224 people in Effingham currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 9,836 | 6.7% |
| Male Population | 4,815 | 8.3% |
| Female Population | 5,021 | 5.2% |
Male Population 48.95%
Female Population 51.05%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41.7 | -0.9% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 9,768 | 6.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 49 | -14.0% |
| Not Citizen | 19 | 90.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 99.31%
Citizen not U.S. Born 0.5%
Not Citizen 0.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 473 | -5.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 96 | 5.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 22 | 4.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 9,224 | 7.4% |
Moved from Same County 4.82%
Moved from Same State 0.98%
Moved from Different State 0.22%
Same House as Last Year 93.98%
What are the employment statistics in Effingham?
White-collar workers make up 70.05% of the working population in Effingham, while blue-collar employees account for 29.95%. There are also 447 entrepreneurs in Effingham (11.03% of the workforce); 2,535 workers employed in private companies (62.53%); and 550 people working in governmental institutions (13.57%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 2,840 | 6.3% |
| Blue Collar | 1,214 | 10.2% |
White Collar 70.05%
Blue Collar 29.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 447 | 3.0% |
| Private Companies | 2,535 | 1.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 550 | 17.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 522 | 36.3% |
Self Employees 11.03%
Private Companies 62.53%
Governmental Workers 13.57%
Not for Profit Companies 12.88%
How many households are there in Effingham?
There are a total of 3,524 households in Effingham, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 66.26% of these Effingham households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.74%. Additionally, 32.29% of households have children and 67.71% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 3,524 | 8.7% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 2,335 | 3.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,189 | 19.6% |
Family Households 66.26%
Non-Family Households 33.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,138 | 8.4% |
| Households without Children | 2,386 | 8.9% |
Households with Children 32.29%
Households without Children 67.71%
What are the median and average incomes in Effingham?
The average annual household income in Effingham is $74,397, while the median household income sits at $50,260 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $83,594, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $52,454.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $74,397 | -0.0% |
| Median Household Income | $50,260 | 5.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | -2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 8,247 | 7.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Effingham?
There are 4,107 housing units in Effingham, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1989. Of the 3,524 occupied housing units in Effingham, 81.13% are owner-occupied, while 18.87% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 48.83% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $204,600. In general, housing costs reach $781 per month in Effingham.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 4,107 | 6.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1989 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 65 | 85.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 73 | 37.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 141 | 13.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 373 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 569 | -4.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 895 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 802 | -3.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 728 | 30.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 412 | -6.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 49 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,524 | 8.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,859 | 8.9% |
| Renter Occupied | $665 | 8.1% |
Owner Occupied 81.13%
Renter Occupied 18.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,396 | 9.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,463 | 8.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $204,600 | 22.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $124,700 | 37.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $781 | 8.5% |
With Mortgage 48.83%
Without Mortgage 51.17%
What is the level of education in Effingham?
Approximately 47.84% of the population in Effingham holds a high school degree (that's 3,663 residents), while 18.62% have attained a college certificate (1,965 locals) and 12.08% have a bachelor's degree (925 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 339 | 6.9% |
| Some High School | 3,663 | 1.0% |
| Some College | 1,965 | 13.7% |
| Associate Degree | 770 | 5.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 925 | 10.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 534 | 10.6% |
No High School 4.43%
Some High School 47.84%
Some College 18.62%
Associate Degree 10.06%
Bachelor's Degree 12.08%
Graduate Degree 6.97%
What is the marital status of Effingham residents?
A total of 2,715 people in Effingham have never been married (which represents 33.91% of the total population), while 3,888 of them are wedded (48.56%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 107 (1.34%) and 755 (9.43%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,715 | 2.2% |
| Married | 3,888 | 5.9% |
| Separated | 107 | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 648 | 26.6% |
| Divorced | 755 | 755.0% |
Never Married 33.91%
Married 48.56%
Separated 1.34%
Widowed 8.09%
Divorced 9.43%
What are the most common means of transportation in Effingham?
The top three means of transportation people in Effingham use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 3,925 residents commute by car, 3 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 2 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 3,925 | 7.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 3 | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2 | 100.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Effingham by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.