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Landrum, SC


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Landrum, South Carolina

Landrum, South Carolina, in Spartanburg county, is 25 miles NE of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 76 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city is considered part of the Greenville - Spartanburg - Anderson metropolitan area. Landrum has a population of 2,472.

The People and Families of Landrum

In Landrum, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Landrum had a median family income of $40,347.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Landrum ($19,450). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Landrum Housing

About 70% of housing units in Landrum are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Landrum, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Landrum strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyLandrum Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 13%Landrum Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Landrum Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Landrum, SC

Comparing Landrum to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity95
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population78
Female Share of the Population63
Male Share of the Population58
Well-Paid Single Men57
Children Under 5 Years Old43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married38

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better58
Median Family Income57
People Above Poverty47
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents88
Affordability of Property Taxes73
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime69
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