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Eureka Mill, SC
Census-designated place in Chester County, South Carolina.
Population
1,813
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,433
ZIP codes
0
Eureka Mill and its ZIP codes
Eureka Mill at a glance
- Eureka Mill is about 8.1 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,486 a year, 47% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $180,300 (30% below South Carolina) and median rent is $542 a month.
Local data for Eureka Mill, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eureka Mill, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,486
Poverty rate
40.5%
Median home value
$180,300
Median rent
$542/mo
Homeownership
87.8%
Bachelor's or higher
9.1%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
31.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (83), Mexican Americans (70), Ukrainian Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chester County. PPP loans are for Eureka Mill.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,267
10,583 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,449
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$233M
FY 2026, $7,200 per person
How people get to work
Eureka Mill, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled16.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 31.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eureka Mill, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
368
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
20
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
45.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eureka Mill, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
18.8%
U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts
Smoking
20.5%
U.S. 12.8% +7.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
Cities near Eureka Mill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChesterCity | 1.3 mi | 3.3 |
| Gayle MillCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.7 |
| LowrysTown | 6.4 mi | 3.2 |
| RichburgTown | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| McConnellsTown | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| LockhartTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Fort LawnTown | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| CarlisleTown | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| SharonTown | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| Rock HillCity | 18 mi | 44.5 |
| LesslieCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.1 |
| NewportCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 8 |
| CatawbaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 10 |
| YorkCity | 19 mi | 8.5 |
| Great FallsTown | 19 mi | 4.2 |
| IrwinCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eureka Mill, SC in?
- Eureka Mill is in Chester County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Eureka Mill, SC?
- About 1,813 people live in Eureka Mill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eureka Mill?
- Nearby places include Chester (1.3 mi), Gayle Mill (2.5 mi), Lowrys (6.4 mi), Richburg (10 mi), McConnells (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023