State
Land Area (mi²)
2.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
754.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.38% (7)
Growth Since 2010
7.72% (131)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
St. Stephen, South Carolina Population 2021
1,828
St. Stephen is a city located in South Carolina. With a 2020 population of 1,828, it is the 128th largest city in South Carolina and the 7963rd largest city in the United States . St. Stephen is currently growing at a rate of 0.38% annually and its population has increased by 7.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,697 in 2010. St. Stephen reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 2 miles, St. Stephen has a population density of 754 people per square mile.
The average household income in St. Stephen is $39,836 with a poverty rate of 43.00%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $603 per month, and the median house value is $132,200. The median age in St. Stephen is 35.4 years, 35.8 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
St. Stephen Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. Stephenwas:
- Black or African American: 58.79%
- White: 40.13%
- Two or more races: 1.08%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of St. Stephen, South Carolina is 1,828 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,814.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,697.
St. Stephen, South Carolina Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,030 | 58.79% |
| White | 703 | 40.13% |
| Two or More Races | 19 | 1.08% |
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St. Stephen Population by Race
St. Stephen Population Pyramid $2021
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St. Stephen Population by Age
St. Stephen Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 648 | 2.57 | 50.8 |
| Non Family | 251 | 1.34 | 49.4 |
| Married | 215 | 3.3 | 67 |
| Female | 155 | 3.52 | 39.4 |
| Male | 27 | 2.89 | 0 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
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St. Stephen Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 0.74% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 164 | 15.17% |
| High School Graduate | 477 | 44.13% |
| Some College | 222 | 20.54% |
| Associates Degree | 75 | 6.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 100 | 9.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 35 | 3.24% |
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St. Stephen Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
St. Stephen Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 577 | 493 | 63 |
| White | 500 | 412 | 72 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.40%.
St. Stephen Educational Attainment by Race
St. Stephen Earnings by Educational Attainment
St. Stephen Language by Age
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St. Stephen Language
97.77% of St. Stephen residents speak only English, while 2.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.53% of the population.
St. Stephen Language
St. Stephen Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 970 | 553 | 57.01% |
| White | 649 | 134 | 20.65% |
| Multiple | 19 | 19 | 100.00% |
43.00%
Overall Poverty Rate
36.34%
Male Poverty Rate
48.07%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in St. Stephen
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. Stephen is Multiple, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. Stephen is White, with 20.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 48.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.88%.
St. Stephen Poverty
St. Stephen Poverty Rate by Education
St. Stephen Marital Status
Marriage Rates
37.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.4%
Male Marriage Rate
34.5%
Female Marriage Rate
St. Stephen Married by Age and Sex
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St. Stephen Marriage
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 35-44.
St. Stephen Marital Status by Race
St. Stephen Marital Status
St. Stephen Veterans by War
St. Stephen Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 11.82% |
| Black | 23 | 3.35% |
St. Stephen Veterans by Race
St. Stephen Veterans by Education
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25.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
St. Stephen Veterans by Education
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39.8%
Labor Force Participation
36.2%
Employment Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
St. Stephen Employment by Age
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St. Stephen Employment by Race
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St. Stephen Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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73.63%
Born in St. Stephen
99.43%
Native Born
0.57%
Foreign Born
0.46%
Non Citizen
0.11%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.43% of St. Stephen residents were born in the United States, with 73.63% having been born in South Carolina. 0.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
St. Stephen Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,828 | 7 | 0.38% |
| 2020 | 1,821 | 7 | 0.39% |
| 2019 | 1,814 | 7 | 0.39% |
| 2018 | 1,807 | 16 | 0.89% |
| 2017 | 1,791 | 9 | 0.51% |
| 2016 | 1,782 | 8 | 0.45% |
| 2015 | 1,774 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 1,778 | 13 | 0.74% |
| 2013 | 1,765 | 17 | 0.97% |
| 2012 | 1,748 | 28 | 1.63% |
| 2011 | 1,720 | 12 | 0.70% |
| 2010 | 1,708 | 0.00% |