City safety & data profile

DentsvilleSC

Dentsville, SC is a 14K-resident city in Richland County with a median household income of $45,473.

Richland County, South Carolina. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Dentsville, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Dentsville has a population larger than 23% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $163,700.

Data updated 2026-07-22

14K
Population
Top 77%
By size
$45,473
Median income
$163,700
Median home
15.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Dentsville

Dentsville posts a median household income higher than 5% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 95%
by median income, US cities

Where Dentsville income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$45,473 Bottom 5% higher than 5% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. SC $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Dentsville, SC beyond the headline numbers

Dentsville sits inside Richland County, South Carolina, at roughly 34.06°N, -80.96°W. Population 14,062, $45,473 median household income. Median home value $163,700, median rent $1,250. Poverty rate 15.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Dentsville's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 45.9%, then high blood pressure at 43.4%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Dentsville from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
14,062
Dentsville
Median Income
$45,473
-33% vs avg
Median Home Value
$163,700
-28% vs avg
Median Age
36.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Richland County) - Dentsville's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
422K+8%
Median Income
$63,784+32%
Median Home Value
$242,800+62%
Poverty Rate
17.2%+0%
Unemployment
6.2%-40%

Economics

Economics indicators for Dentsville, SC
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
Poverty Rate
15.7% +11% vs avg
Unemployment 4.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.8%
Work From Home 10%
Public Transit 1.6%

Population

White 10.7%
African American 74.6%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
45.9%
High Blood Pressure
43.4%
Obesity
39.9%
Physical Inactivity
28.6%
Diabetes
17.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
14.2%
Current Smoking
14.2%
Binge Drinking
13.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 55.8%
Annual Checkup 82.6%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
7%
Stroke
5%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Dentsville, SC?
Dentsville, SC has a population of 14,062 people, located in Richland County, South Carolina.
What is the median household income in Dentsville?
The median household income in Dentsville, SC is $45,473 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 15.7%.
What is the median home value in Dentsville?
The median home value in Dentsville, SC is $163,700. Median rent is $1,250/month.
What are the top health concerns in Dentsville?
The top health indicators in Dentsville include Short Sleep Duration (45.9%), High Blood Pressure (43.4%), Obesity (39.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Dentsville?
The median age in Dentsville, SC is 36.1 years. 19.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Dentsville, SC is located in Richland County, South Carolina. With a population of 14K and a $45,473 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the Dentsville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Dentsville's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Dentsville area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Richland County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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