Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Mauldin, SC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

25,985

Median Agei

40.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

59.1%15,351

Black

24.3%6,309

Hispanic/Latino

11.5%2,997

Asian

3%785

Two or More

1.9%499

Other

0.1%28

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%16

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%692

High School Diploma

15.8%2,946

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%1,454

Some College (1+ yr)

15.7%2,932

Associate's Degree

13.5%2,531

Bachelor's Degree

23.7%4,430

Master's Degree

10%1,878

Professional Degree

1.9%362

Doctorate

1.9%349

HS or Higher

94%

BA or Higher

37.5%

Graduate+

13.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$242,100

Median Renti

$1,401

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67%7,280

Renter-Occupied

33%3,592

Total Units

11,252

Homeownership

67%

Vacancy Rate

3.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%138

$50K–$100K

0.7%50

$100K–$150K

5%365

$150K–$200K

18.1%1,315

$200K–$300K

51.9%3,777

$300K–$500K

17.4%1,265

$500K–$1M

4.8%350

$1M+

0.3%20

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

311

$1,000–$1,250

528

$1,250–$1,500

1,472

$1,500–$2,000

1,021

$2,000+

152

Year Built

2020 or later

3.7%419

2010–2019

10.7%1,203

2000–2009

22%2,477

1990–1999

22.6%2,542

1980–1989

12.7%1,426

1970–1979

18%2,026

1960–1969

8.7%976

1950–1959

1.3%143

1940–1949

0%1

1939 or earlier

0.3%39

Heating Fuel

Electricity

48.5%5,273

Utility Gas

47.2%5,137

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%173

No Fuel

1.4%151

Other

1%111

Wood

0.1%15

Fuel Oil

0.1%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$81,027

Mean Household Incomei

$98,197

Per Capita Incomei

$41,231

Poverty Ratei

8.2%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

14,771

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%429

$10K–$15K

1.8%192

$15K–$20K

0.9%102

$20K–$25K

1.7%183

$25K–$30K

2.1%226

$30K–$35K

3.7%397

$35K–$40K

3.5%382

$40K–$45K

2.4%260

$45K–$50K

3.7%397

$50K–$60K

10.3%1,118

$60K–$75K

10.6%1,152

$75K–$100K

19%2,068

$100K–$125K

8.9%967

$125K–$150K

10.8%1,175

$150K–$200K

10.4%1,128

$200K+

6.4%696

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

173

Residentsi

237

Avg. Tenant Renti

$404/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers9 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8164 homes97% occupied$404/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $81,027/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

69%

Very low income$24K–$41K/yr

27%

Low income$41K–$65K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

80% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

48% of subsidized households are minority

12% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

70% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,4619.5%

By Region

Top Countries

India

366

Mexico

153

Germany

117

Canada

108

United Kingdom

China

Guatemala

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,649

Avg. Commutei

21.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

14,037

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,506(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.4%Insured

6.6%Uninsured

Mauldin, SC Population, Income & Demographics 2026