Privateer is a CDP located in Sumter County South Carolina. Privateer has a 2024 population of 2,165. Privateer is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually and its population has decreased by -12.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,487 in 2020.
The average household income in Privateer is $71,209 with a poverty rate of 11.96%. The median age in Privateer is 40.2 years: 35.3 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Privateer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,972 | 90% |
| Black or African American | 144 | 6.57% |
| Two or more races | 75 | 3.42% |
| 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 | 741 | 2.96 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Married | 393 | 3.51 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Non Family | 249 | 1.12 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Female | 71 | 6.45 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Male | 28 | 2.57 | 100 | 0 |
3.79
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
83.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 172 | 11.69% |
| Associates Degree | 258 | 17.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 98 | 6.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 37 | 2.52% |
| High School Graduate | 510 | 34.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 95 | 6.46% |
| Some College | 301 | 20.46% |
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 | 1,268 | 1,035 | 122 |
| Black | 144 | 144 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 25 | 13 |
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 22.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,167 | $78,005 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $59,849 | $60,141 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,736 | $59,611 | $20,507 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$57,736
Average Earnings
$59,611
Average Male
$20,507
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Privateer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 144 | 144 | 100% |
| White | 1,972 | 118 | 5.98% |
11.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.85%
Male Poverty Rate
15.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Privateer is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Privateer is White, with 5.98% 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 16.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 30.98% |
| Some College | 12.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 53.06% |
| Female Employed | 16.08% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,688 | $87,636 |
| Households | $59,116 | $71,209 |
| Married Families | $84,028 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,820 | $37,357 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.2%
Male Marriage Rate
51.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
119
Number of Veterans
107
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 99 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 56 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107 | 7.61% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 20.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.2%
Labor Force Participation
48.2%
Employment Rate
11.2%
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
86.26%
Born in Privateer
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Privateer residents were born in the United States, with 86.26% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,165 | -13 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 2,178 | -13 | -0.59% |
| 2022 | 2,191 | 227 | 11.56% |
| 2021 | 1,964 | -523 | -21.03% |
| 2020 | 2,487 | 571 | 29.8% |
| 2019 | 1,916 | -23 | -1.19% |
| 2018 | 1,939 | -160 | -7.62% |
| 2017 | 2,099 | -472 | -18.36% |
| 2016 | 2,571 | -234 | -8.34% |
| 2015 | 2,805 | -198 | -6.59% |
| 2014 | 3,003 | 139 | 4.85% |
| 2013 | 2,864 | 189 | 7.07% |
| 2012 | 2,675 | 407 | 17.95% |
| 2011 | 2,268 | -81 | -3.45% |
| 2010 | 2,349 | 0 | 0% |