Latta is a town located in Dillon County South Carolina. Latta has a 2024 population of 1,238. Latta is currently declining at a rate of -1.12% annually and its population has decreased by -4.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,292 in 2020.
The average household income in Latta is $57,615 with a poverty rate of 22.51%. The median age in Latta is 41.8 years: 31.1 years for males, and 53.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Latta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 773 | 50.89% |
| Black or African American | 658 | 43.32% |
| Two or more races | 75 | 4.94% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 599 | 2.54 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Non Family | 242 | 1.11 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
| Married | 189 | 3.13 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Female | 152 | 4.01 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Male | 16 | 3.06 | 43.8 | 56.3 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
60.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 96 | 9.58% |
| Associates Degree | 111 | 11.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 158 | 15.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 71 | 7.09% |
| High School Graduate | 424 | 42.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 3.89% |
| Some College | 103 | 10.28% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 516 | 404 | 88 |
| White | 459 | 436 | 131 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 19 | 2 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 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 asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,857 | $44,375 | $43,421 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,000 | $0 | $60,000 |
| High School Graduate | $31,736 | $32,431 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,854 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,167 | $41,786 | $36,742 |
| Some College | $35,872 | $36,635 | $35,542 |
$38,167
Average Earnings
$41,786
Average Male
$36,742
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.59% of Latta residents speak only English, while 1.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 658 | 216 | 32.83% |
| White | 773 | 89 | 11.51% |
| Multiple | 75 | 37 | 49.33% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 100% |
22.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.48%
Male Poverty Rate
23.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Latta is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Latta is White, with 11.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.52% |
| High School | 29.72% |
| Some College | 8.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 76.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 15% |
| Female Employed | 4.78% |
| Male Employed | 0.96% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,688 | $78,739 |
| Households | $44,330 | $57,615 |
| Married Families | $88,679 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,548 | $24,391 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.4%
Male Marriage Rate
25.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
40
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 6.59% |
| Black | 4 | 0.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
13.2%
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
83.02%
Born in Latta
98.82%
Native Born
1.18%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.18%
Naturalized
98.82% of Latta residents were born in the United States, with 83.02% having been born in South Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,172 | -13 | -1.1% |
| 2028 | 1,185 | -13 | -1.09% |
| 2027 | 1,198 | -14 | -1.16% |
| 2026 | 1,212 | -13 | -1.06% |
| 2025 | 1,225 | -13 | -1.05% |
| 2024 | 1,238 | -14 | -1.12% |
| 2023 | 1,252 | -6 | -0.48% |
| 2022 | 1,258 | -16 | -1.26% |
| 2021 | 1,274 | -18 | -1.39% |
| 2020 | 1,292 | 13 | 1.02% |
| 2019 | 1,279 | -10 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 1,289 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 1,291 | -12 | -0.92% |
| 2016 | 1,303 | -26 | -1.96% |
| 2015 | 1,329 | -6 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 1,335 | -8 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 1,343 | -7 | -0.52% |
| 2012 | 1,350 | -11 | -0.81% |
| 2011 | 1,361 | -16 | -1.16% |
| 2010 | 1,377 | 0 | 0% |