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Capitol View, SC

Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina.

Population

4,374

Land area

1.6sq mi

People per sq mi

2,734

ZIP codes

0

Capitol View and its ZIP codes

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Capitol View at a glance

  • Capitol View is about 16 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $46,645 a year, 33% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $187,600 (28% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,181 a month.

Local data for Capitol View, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Capitol View, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$46,645

Poverty rate

10.6%

Median home value

$187,600

Median rent

$1,181/mo

Homeownership

46.2%

Bachelor's or higher

26.4%

Median age

37.2

Average commute

20.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (271), Irish Americans (216), Mexican Americans (156).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richland County. PPP loans are for Capitol View.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$65,125

229,383 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,580

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$77.18B

FY 2026, $185,463 per person

Richland County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone88.4%
  • Carpooled1.4%
  • Public transit1.2%
  • Walked4.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.6%

Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Capitol View, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

1,347

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,764

1.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 37°F

43.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Capitol View, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.8%

U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts

Diabetes

15.8%

U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts

Smoking

14.3%

U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.5%

U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts

Cities near Capitol View

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ArthurtownCensus-designated place4.7 mi1.9
Forest AcresCity5 mi4.6
WoodfieldCensus-designated place5.2 mi2.7
Arcadia LakesTown5.5 mi0.6
OlympiaCensus-designated place6.6 mi0.7
HopkinsCensus-designated place6.8 mi16.5
DentsvilleCensus-designated place6.9 mi6.7
ColumbiaCity7 mi138.5
CayceCity7.1 mi16.9
West ColumbiaCity8.5 mi9.4
St. AndrewsCensus-designated place11 mi6.1
SpringdaleTown11 mi2.7
Pine RidgeTown11 mi4.5
GadsdenCensus-designated place13 mi11.5
Seven OaksCensus-designated place13 mi7.7
Oak GroveCensus-designated place13 mi7.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Capitol View, SC in?
Capitol View is in Richland County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Capitol View, SC?
About 4,374 people live in Capitol View, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Capitol View?
Nearby places include Arthurtown (4.7 mi), Forest Acres (5 mi), Woodfield (5.2 mi), Arcadia Lakes (5.5 mi), Olympia (6.6 mi).

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