Golden Grove is a CDP located in Anderson County South Carolina. Golden Grove has a 2024 population of 3,418. Golden Grove is currently growing at a rate of 2.03% annually but its population has decreased by -0.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,449 in 2020.
The average household income in Golden Grove is $77,804 with a poverty rate of 10.72%. The median age in Golden Grove is 39.9 years: 42.1 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Golden Grove was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,854 | 56.49% |
| Black or African American | 1,023 | 31.17% |
| Two or more races | 294 | 8.96% |
| Native American | 67 | 2.04% |
| Other race | 44 | 1.34% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,442 | 2.28 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Non Family | 590 | 1.29 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Married | 584 | 3.22 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Female | 268 | 2.38 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
84.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 130 | 5.42% |
| Associates Degree | 115 | 4.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 518 | 21.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 114 | 4.75% |
| High School Graduate | 890 | 37.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 1.29% |
| Some College | 600 | 25.02% |
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 | 1,548 | 1,387 | 493 |
| Black | 573 | 573 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 188 | 188 | 109 |
| Hispanic | 118 | 118 | 59 |
| Native American | 67 | 67 | 0 |
| Other Race | 22 | 22 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 57.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,500 | $68,517 | $50,263 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,773 | $0 | $49,167 |
| High School Graduate | $24,052 | $59,125 | $19,775 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $62,344 | $65,350 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,643 | $57,563 | $38,433 |
| Some College | $45,195 | $42,740 | $46,289 |
$45,643
Average Earnings
$57,563
Average Male
$38,433
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.03% of Golden Grove residents speak only English, while 10.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,822 | 190 | 10.43% |
| Black | 973 | 96 | 9.87% |
| Multiple | 294 | 35 | 11.9% |
| Other | 44 | 22 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 156 | 18 | 11.54% |
10.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.94%
Male Poverty Rate
8.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Golden Grove is Other, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Golden Grove is Black, with 9.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.18% |
| Some College | 7.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 70.59% |
| Female Employed | 5.46% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,699 | $75,103 |
| Households | $67,147 | $77,804 |
| Married Families | $80,076 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,667 | $79,830 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.0%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
228
Number of Veterans
228
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 93 |
| First Gulf War | 55 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 69 |
| 75+ | 69 |
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 155 | 10.01% |
| Black | 48 | 7.35% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 11.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.8%
Labor Force Participation
71.1%
Employment Rate
0.9%
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
54.81%
Born in Golden Grove
89%
Native Born
11%
Foreign Born
7.04%
Non Citizen
3.96%
Naturalized
89% of Golden Grove residents were born in the United States, with 54.81% having been born in South Carolina. 7.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,418 | 68 | 2.03% |
| 2023 | 3,350 | 68 | 2.07% |
| 2022 | 3,282 | -35 | -1.06% |
| 2021 | 3,317 | -132 | -3.83% |
| 2020 | 3,449 | -70 | -1.99% |
| 2019 | 3,519 | 184 | 5.52% |
| 2018 | 3,335 | 21 | 0.63% |
| 2017 | 3,314 | 196 | 6.29% |
| 2016 | 3,118 | 714 | 29.7% |
| 2015 | 2,404 | 271 | 12.71% |
| 2014 | 2,133 | -136 | -5.99% |
| 2013 | 2,269 | -6 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 2,275 | -9 | -0.39% |
| 2011 | 2,284 | -183 | -7.42% |
| 2010 | 2,467 | 0 | 0% |