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Bonneau, SC

Town in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population

581

Land area

3sq mi

People per sq mi

192

ZIP codes

0

Bonneau and its ZIP codes

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Bonneau at a glance

  • The median household income is $47,604, 31% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $245,900 (5% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,181 a month.

Local data for Bonneau, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bonneau, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$47,604

Poverty rate

32.5%

Median home value

$245,900

Median rent

$1,181/mo

Homeownership

76.7%

Bachelor's or higher

12.4%

Median age

47.4

Average commute

34.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (103), French Americans (74), German Americans (33).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berkeley County. PPP loans are for Bonneau.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$70,179

70,252 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,397

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.8B

FY 2026, $12,169 per person

Berkeley County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Bonneau, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.5%
  • Carpooled3.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.1%
  • Worked from home9.1%

Average one-way commute: 34.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bonneau, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

990

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

5,749

7.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 38°F

52.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bonneau, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.9%

U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts

Diabetes

15.9%

U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts

Smoking

16.8%

U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.8%

U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts

Cities near Bonneau

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Bonneau BeachCensus-designated place2.2 mi2.3
RussellvilleCensus-designated place6 mi3.7
St. StephenTown6.4 mi2.7
PinopolisCensus-designated place7.2 mi1.4
PimlicoCensus-designated place14 mi0.7
Moncks CornerTown15 mi11.5
JamestownTown15 mi0.6
LaneTown16 mi3.9
GreeleyvilleTown19 mi1.2
SangareeCensus-designated place22 mi2
Goose CreekCity22 mi43.4
LadsonCensus-designated place22 mi6.9
WybooCensus-designated place22 mi15
EutawvilleTown23 mi1
ForestonCensus-designated place23 mi2.3
LincolnvilleTown24 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bonneau, SC in?
Bonneau is in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Bonneau, SC?
About 581 people live in Bonneau, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bonneau?
Nearby places include Bonneau Beach (2.2 mi), Russellville (6 mi), St. Stephen (6.4 mi), Pinopolis (7.2 mi), Pimlico (14 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023