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Latta, SC
Town in Dillon County, South Carolina.
Population
1,455
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,328
ZIP codes
0
Latta and its ZIP codes
Latta at a glance
- Latta is about 7.5 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,985 a year, 31% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,500 (58% below South Carolina) and median rent is $672 a month.
Local data for Latta, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Latta, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,985
Poverty rate
22.4%
Median home value
$108,500
Median rent
$672/mo
Homeownership
62.0%
Bachelor's or higher
27.9%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
22.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (79), German Americans (49), Norwegian Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dillon County. PPP loans are for Latta.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,224
9,422 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,733
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$193M
FY 2026, $6,839 per person
How people get to work
Latta, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.1%
- Carpooled15.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Latta, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
260
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
91
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Latta, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.0%
U.S. 33.3% +10.7 pts
Diabetes
20.9%
U.S. 12.1% +8.8 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
Cities near Latta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SellersTown | 4.5 mi | 0.7 |
| FloydaleCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2 |
| NewtownCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.5 |
| DillonCity | 6.9 mi | 5.3 |
| ZionCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Little RockCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2.5 |
| HamerCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5 |
| MarionCity | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| MullinsCity | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| Lake ViewTown | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| Rowland, NCTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| BlenheimTown | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| Marietta, NCTown | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| ClioTown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| NicholsTown | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| RainsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Latta, SC in?
- Latta is in Dillon County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Latta, SC?
- About 1,455 people live in Latta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Latta?
- Nearby places include Sellers (4.5 mi), Floydale (5.5 mi), Newtown (6.2 mi), Dillon (6.9 mi), Zion (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023