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North, South Carolina

North, South Carolina, in Orangeburg county, is 26 miles S of Columbia, South Carolina (center to center) and 112 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town has a population of 813.

The People and Families of North

In North, about 44% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in North live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in North.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North had a median family income of $30,750. An unusual characteristic of North is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

North Housing

About 71% of housing units in North are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the town are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.

Commuting

In North, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%North Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 13%North Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%North Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%North Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of North, SC

Comparing North 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
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity95
Age of the Population89
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Well-Paid Single Men22
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married14

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Housing Recently Built63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime69
Low Violent Crime38
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