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Mount Carmel, SC
Census-designated place in McCormick County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29840.
Population
261
Land area
9.2sq mi
People per sq mi
28
ZIP codes
1
Mount Carmel and its ZIP codes
Mount Carmel at a glance
- Mount Carmel is 84% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Mount Carmel, SC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McCormick County. PPP loans are for Mount Carmel.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,508
2,024 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,670
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$123M
FY 2026, $12,879 per person
PPP loans
$29.5K
2 loans, 2 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Mount Carmel, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
240
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
47.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mount Carmel, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
22.5%
U.S. 12.1% +10.4 pts
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Mount Carmel
1 in or overlapping Mount Carmel. Population shown
Cities near Mount Carmel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WillingtonCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 6 |
| Calhoun FallsTown | 7.7 mi | 3.4 |
| TroyTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| AbbevilleCity | 13 mi | 6.2 |
| McCormickTown | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.9 |
| Lincolnton, GACity | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| LowndesvilleTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Promised LandCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| Tignall, GATown | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| Plum BranchTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake SecessionCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.8 |
| AntrevilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.9 |
| Elberton, GACity | 22 mi | 4.8 |
| IvaTown | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| ParksvilleTown | 23 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mount Carmel, SC in?
- Mount Carmel is in McCormick County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Mount Carmel, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mount Carmel include 29840.
- What is the population of Mount Carmel, SC?
- About 261 people live in Mount Carmel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mount Carmel?
- Nearby places include Willington (4.1 mi), Calhoun Falls (7.7 mi), Troy (12 mi), Abbeville (13 mi), McCormick (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023