Bethune, SC Demographics

The total population of Bethune is estimated to be 454 with 232 males (51.10%) and 222 females (48.90%). There are 10 less females than males in Bethune.
The median household income in Bethune was $32,909 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 213(0.65%) from $32,696 in 2020. This income is 44.11% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Bethune sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $53,145. Overall, the median household income for the town of Bethune stands at $32,909.
In Bethune, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $31,951 for males and $12,611 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $55,937 for males and $38,102 for females.
In Bethune, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $33,199, while Black or African American households have a median household income of $27,833.
In 2022, the population of Bethune was 321, a 1.26% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Bethune's population was 317, an increase of 0.32% compared to a population of 316 in 2020.
The median age in Bethune, SC is 46.1, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 20.18% were under the age of 15, 17.94% aged 15 to 29, 42.83% aged 30 to 64, 18.61% aged 65 to 84, and 0.45% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Bethune population: 83.63% are White, 12.78% are Black or African American, 0.90% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 2.69% are some other race.