Blythewood is a town located in Richland County South Carolina. Blythewood has a 2024 population of 6,734. Blythewood is currently growing at a rate of 7.45% annually and its population has increased by 38.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,864 in 2020.
The average household income in Blythewood is $129,210 with a poverty rate of 4.17%. The median age in Blythewood is 43.4 years: 43.8 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blythewood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,295 | 46.93% |
| Black or African American | 2,037 | 41.66% |
| Two or more races | 207 | 4.23% |
| Asian | 204 | 4.17% |
| Other race | 115 | 2.35% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,846 | 2.64 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Married | 1,179 | 3.3 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
| Non Family | 557 | 1.1 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
| Female | 78 | 3.14 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Male | 32 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
81.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 74 | 2.16% |
| Associates Degree | 437 | 12.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 946 | 27.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 652 | 19.06% |
| High School Graduate | 428 | 12.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 1.26% |
| Some College | 840 | 24.56% |
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 | 1,918 | 1,917 | 802 |
| Black | 1,184 | 1,100 | 584 |
| Hispanic | 167 | 135 | 104 |
| Asian | 128 | 128 | 96 |
| Other Race | 115 | 115 | 95 |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 43 | 21 |
| Native American | 32 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 82.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,136 | $61,287 | $41,341 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,888 | $116,224 | $67,285 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $62,773 | $75,170 | $56,639 |
| Some College | $62,904 | $103,088 | $56,270 |
$62,773
Average Earnings
$75,170
Average Male
$56,639
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.5% of Blythewood residents speak only English, while 13.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,295 | 148 | 6.45% |
| Native | 32 | 32 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 331 | 32 | 9.67% |
| Multiple | 207 | 21 | 10.14% |
| Black | 2,037 | 3 | 0.15% |
4.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.31%
Male Poverty Rate
3.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blythewood is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blythewood is Black, with 0.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.91% |
| High School | 21.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.76% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.5% |
| Male Employed | 2.14% |
| Female Employed | 1.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $131,576 | $157,455 |
| Households | $100,595 | $129,210 |
| Married Families | $148,604 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,881 | $59,864 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
76.1%
Male Marriage Rate
59.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
637
Number of Veterans
534
Male Veterans
103
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 413 |
| First Gulf War | 387 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 331 |
| 55 to 64 | 270 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 300 | 22.32% |
| White | 189 | 9.76% |
| Hispanic | 136 | 81.44% |
| Other Race | 95 | 82.61% |
| Native American | 32 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 48.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.9%
Labor Force Participation
66%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
36.91%
Born in Blythewood
91.27%
Native Born
8.73%
Foreign Born
2.8%
Non Citizen
5.93%
Naturalized
91.27% of Blythewood residents were born in the United States, with 36.91% having been born in South Carolina. 2.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,073 | 468 | 5.44% |
| 2028 | 8,605 | 468 | 5.75% |
| 2027 | 8,137 | 467 | 6.09% |
| 2026 | 7,670 | 468 | 6.5% |
| 2025 | 7,202 | 468 | 6.95% |
| 2024 | 6,734 | 467 | 7.45% |
| 2023 | 6,267 | 436 | 7.48% |
| 2022 | 5,831 | 505 | 9.48% |
| 2021 | 5,326 | 462 | 9.5% |
| 2020 | 4,864 | 730 | 17.66% |
| 2019 | 4,134 | 368 | 9.77% |
| 2018 | 3,766 | 369 | 10.86% |
| 2017 | 3,397 | 330 | 10.76% |
| 2016 | 3,067 | 306 | 11.08% |
| 2015 | 2,761 | 294 | 11.92% |
| 2014 | 2,467 | 183 | 8.01% |
| 2013 | 2,284 | 118 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 2,166 | 49 | 2.31% |
| 2011 | 2,117 | 61 | 2.97% |
| 2010 | 2,056 | 0 | 0% |