Dovesville, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Darlington County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,014 Population 145/sq mi density
$32,072 Median Income $21,548 per capita
$828 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$32,072 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Dovesville, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,072
57% below
$21,548 per capita
Median Rent
$828/mo
29% below
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
92% below
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
31.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.9%
62% above
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Dovesville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dovesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
43%
Rent
71%
Poverty
256%
Bachelor's
8%
Unemployment
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dovesville a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dovesville residents earn a median household income of $32,072 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,548. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,246 business establishments, including 111 restaurants.

Education

2.6% of adults in Dovesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dovesville has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,014
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density145/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$32,072
Per Capita$21,548
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty31.7%
County GDP$3,416M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114

Housing

B+
Home Value
Rent$828
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$147,953
Housing Units424
Rent Burden32.8%

Health

Obesity51.9%
Diabetes18.7%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death15,869/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation171 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute20 min
Broadband50.5%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Dovesville was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.503 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 111 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.