Ninety Six is a town located in Greenwood County South Carolina. Ninety Six has a 2024 population of 2,056. Ninety Six is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -0.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,074 in 2020.
The average household income in Ninety Six is $69,365 with a poverty rate of 13.95%. The median age in Ninety Six is 34.6 years: 37.7 years for males, and 33.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ninety Six was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,163 | 83.87% |
| Black or African American | 329 | 12.76% |
| Two or more races | 87 | 3.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 929 | 2.78 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Married | 450 | 3.32 | 82 | 18 |
| Female | 212 | 3.18 | 75 | 25 |
| Non Family | 205 | 1.09 | 59 | 41 |
| Male | 62 | 3.03 | 33.9 | 66.1 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
72.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 145 | 9.18% |
| Associates Degree | 268 | 16.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 208 | 13.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 179 | 11.34% |
| High School Graduate | 416 | 26.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47 | 2.98% |
| Some College | 316 | 20.01% |
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 | 1,356 | 1,206 | 340 |
| Black | 197 | 155 | 47 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 26 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,713 | $46,731 | $33,884 |
| Graduate Degree | $102,544 | $103,618 | $61,875 |
| High School Graduate | $38,000 | $39,278 | $30,341 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,135 | $45,568 | $33,445 |
| Some College | $34,067 | $41,250 | $32,725 |
$38,135
Average Earnings
$45,568
Average Male
$33,445
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Ninety Six residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,132 | 264 | 12.38% |
| Black | 329 | 95 | 28.88% |
13.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.7%
Male Poverty Rate
17.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ninety Six is Black, with 28.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ninety Six is White, with 12.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.67% |
| Some College | 10.27% |
| High School | 5.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 87.72% |
| Female Employed | 7.02% |
| Male Employed | 0.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,611 | $73,549 |
| Households | $55,694 | $69,365 |
| Married Families | $75,726 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,176 | $47,715 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.7%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
84
Number of Veterans
84
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 73.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
80.54%
Born in Ninety Six
98.22%
Native Born
1.78%
Foreign Born
0.23%
Non Citizen
1.55%
Naturalized
98.22% of Ninety Six residents were born in the United States, with 80.54% having been born in South Carolina. 0.23% 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 | 2,035 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2028 | 2,039 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 2,043 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 2,047 | -5 | -0.24% |
| 2025 | 2,052 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2024 | 2,056 | -5 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 2,061 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2022 | 2,058 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2021 | 2,062 | -12 | -0.58% |
| 2020 | 2,074 | 31 | 1.52% |
| 2019 | 2,043 | 6 | 0.29% |
| 2018 | 2,037 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 2,038 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 2,036 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 2,037 | 7 | 0.34% |
| 2014 | 2,030 | -6 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 2,036 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 2,040 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2,040 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2010 | 2,039 | 0 | 0% |