Mulberry, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Sumter County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
230 Population 117/sq mi density
$39,697 Median Income $23,200 per capita
62°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$39,697 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Mulberry, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,697
47% below
$23,200 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
68% below
71.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
Obesity Rate
43.3%
35% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Mulberry Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mulberry a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mulberry residents earn a median household income of $39,697 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,200. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 2,305 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.

Education

10.9% of adults in Mulberry hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 71.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mulberry has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population230
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density117/mi²
Male / Female76% / 24%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$39,697
Per Capita$23,200
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$6,288M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership43.1%
Zillow$210,391
Housing Units124
Rent Burden28.9%

Health

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,356/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation143 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+71.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Broadband43.1%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Mulberry was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.