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Timmonsville, SC


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Timmonsville, South Carolina

Timmonsville, South Carolina, in Florence county, is 63 miles E of Columbia, South Carolina (center to center) and 91 miles SE of Charlotte, North Carolina. The people of the town are in the Florence metropolitan area. Timmonsville has a population of 2,315.

The People and Families of Timmonsville

In Timmonsville, about 36% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Timmonsville, with the many large families there. The town has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Timmonsville features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Timmonsville had a median family income of $29,213.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Timmonsville residents, with $4,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Timmonsville Housing

In Timmonsville, 66% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the town without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Timmonsville.

Commuting

In Timmonsville, 94% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in towns like Timmonsville; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Timmonsville Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Timmonsville Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Timmonsville Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Timmonsville, SC

Comparing Timmonsville 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 Population1010
Racial Diversity93
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men12
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults32
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income22
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use32
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents99
Housing Recently Built87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
People Living Alone65

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime14
Low Violent Crime14
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