Bethune is a town located in Kershaw County South Carolina. Bethune has a 2024 population of 336. Bethune is currently growing at a rate of 1.51% annually and its population has increased by 6.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 316 in 2020.
The average household income in Bethune is $58,723 with a poverty rate of 33.7%. The median age in Bethune is 39.8 years: 35 years for males, and 46.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bethune was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 369 | 81.28% |
| Other race | 43 | 9.47% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 6.83% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 1.32% |
| Native American | 5 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 192 | 2.36 | 68.8 | 31.3 |
| Married | 66 | 2.82 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Non Family | 66 | 1.11 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Female | 49 | 2.53 | 32.7 | 67.3 |
| Male | 11 | 6.45 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
68.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 38 | 13.24% |
| Associates Degree | 39 | 13.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 35 | 12.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 8.01% |
| High School Graduate | 65 | 22.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 9.41% |
| Some College | 60 | 20.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 232 | 194 | 54 |
| Other Race | 30 | 9 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 30 | 9 | 0 |
| Black | 14 | 9 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 28.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,813 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,750 | $0 | $62,500 |
| High School Graduate | $29,250 | $35,000 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,063 | $53,750 | $28,750 |
| Some College | $41,250 | $63,036 | $0 |
$39,063
Average Earnings
$53,750
Average Male
$28,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.55% of Bethune residents speak only English, while 14.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 369 | 132 | 35.77% |
| Black | 31 | 21 | 67.74% |
33.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.88%
Male Poverty Rate
38.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bethune is Black, with 67.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bethune is White, with 35.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 45.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.08% |
| High School | 13.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 37.5% |
| Female Employed | 20.78% |
| Male Employed | 16.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $58,892 |
| Households | $40,714 | $58,723 |
| Married Families | $108,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,462 | $38,877 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.0%
Male Marriage Rate
34.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
46
Number of Veterans
46
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| World War II | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 15.79% |
| Black | 1 | 7.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.6%
Labor Force Participation
40.3%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.28%
Born in Bethune
94.93%
Native Born
5.07%
Foreign Born
1.54%
Non Citizen
3.52%
Naturalized
94.93% of Bethune residents were born in the United States, with 68.28% having been born in South Carolina. 1.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 361 | 5 | 1.4% |
| 2028 | 356 | 5 | 1.42% |
| 2027 | 351 | 5 | 1.45% |
| 2026 | 346 | 5 | 1.47% |
| 2025 | 341 | 5 | 1.49% |
| 2024 | 336 | 5 | 1.51% |
| 2023 | 331 | 9 | 2.8% |
| 2022 | 322 | 5 | 1.58% |
| 2021 | 317 | 1 | 0.32% |
| 2020 | 316 | -34 | -9.71% |
| 2019 | 350 | 3 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 347 | 4 | 1.17% |
| 2017 | 343 | 2 | 0.59% |
| 2016 | 341 | 2 | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 339 | 3 | 0.89% |
| 2014 | 336 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 335 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 334 | -1 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 335 | 3 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 332 | 0 | 0% |