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Monarch Mill, SC
Census-designated place in Union County, South Carolina.
Population
1,822
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
326
ZIP codes
0
Monarch Mill and its ZIP codes
Monarch Mill at a glance
- Monarch Mill is 85% denser than South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $39,350, 43% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,600 (68% below South Carolina) and median rent is $666 a month.
Local data for Monarch Mill, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monarch Mill, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,350
Poverty rate
21.0%
Median home value
$82,600
Median rent
$666/mo
Homeownership
74.2%
Bachelor's or higher
6.0%
Median age
33.4
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (168), Irish Americans (160), French Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Monarch Mill.
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,848
7,318 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,154
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$207M
FY 2026, $7,589 per person
How people get to work
Monarch Mill, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled19.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home0.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monarch Mill, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
414
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 31°F
44.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monarch Mill, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
Cities near Monarch Mill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| UnionCity | 2.4 mi | 8.2 |
| BuffaloCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 4 |
| LockhartTown | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| JonesvilleTown | 9.9 mi | 1 |
| CarlisleTown | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| WhitmireTown | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Glenn SpringsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| Cross AnchorCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Central PacoletTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| PacoletTown | 18 mi | 5.8 |
| PaulineCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| Gayle MillCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| Camp CroftCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| Hickory GroveTown | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| LowrysTown | 21 mi | 3.2 |
| ChesterCity | 21 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monarch Mill, SC in?
- Monarch Mill is in Union County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Monarch Mill, SC?
- About 1,822 people live in Monarch Mill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monarch Mill?
- Nearby places include Union (2.4 mi), Buffalo (5.7 mi), Lockhart (9 mi), Jonesville (9.9 mi), Carlisle (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023