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Cateechee, SC
Census-designated place in Pickens County, South Carolina.
Population
850
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,665
ZIP codes
0
Cateechee and its ZIP codes
Cateechee at a glance
- Cateechee is about 9.4 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,900 (34% below South Carolina) and median rent is $909 a month.
Housing and community stats
Cateechee, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
1.8%
Median home value
$171,900
Median rent
$909/mo
Homeownership
80.1%
Bachelor's or higher
9.1%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (64), Scottish Americans (48), German Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pickens County. PPP loans are for Cateechee.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,781
40,585 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$960M
FY 2026, $7,303 per person
How people get to work
Cateechee, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.5%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cateechee, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
483
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
128
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
52.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cateechee, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Cateechee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NorrisTown | 1.3 mi | 1.9 |
| CentralTown | 3.2 mi | 3.3 |
| Six MileTown | 3.7 mi | 2 |
| LibertyCity | 4.8 mi | 4.9 |
| ClemsonCity | 6.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Clemson UniversityCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 2.1 |
| NewryCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.3 |
| PickensCity | 9 mi | 3.1 |
| Keowee KeyCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 3.5 |
| PendletonTown | 9.1 mi | 4.9 |
| ArialCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 4.6 |
| UticaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| La FranceCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| SenecaCity | 12 mi | 8.4 |
| Sandy SpringsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| EasleyCity | 12 mi | 13.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cateechee, SC in?
- Cateechee is in Pickens County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Cateechee, SC?
- About 850 people live in Cateechee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cateechee?
- Nearby places include Norris (1.3 mi), Central (3.2 mi), Six Mile (3.7 mi), Liberty (4.8 mi), Clemson (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023