Blythewood is a somewhat small town located in the state of South Carolina. With a population of 6,267 people and five associated neighborhoods, Blythewood is the 80th largest community in South Carolina. Blythewood has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Blythewood, where the median household income is $105,583.00. Blythewood real estate is some of the most expensive in South Carolina, although Blythewood house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Blythewood is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 90.07% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Blythewood is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Blythewood who work in healthcare (18.38%), sales jobs (11.59%), and office and administrative support (11.33%). There are quite a few people in the armed forces living in Blythewood, and when you visit or drive around town, you will see military people in and out of uniform, shopping, enjoying life, and being part of the community. One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 25.42% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Because of many things, Blythewood is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Blythewood a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Blythewood has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Blythewood’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. As is often the case in a small town, Blythewood doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.Blythewood is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 44.28% of adults in Blythewood have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income in Blythewood in 2022 was $52,587, which is wealthy relative to South Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $210,348 for a family of four. However, Blythewood contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Blythewood is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Blythewood home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Blythewood residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Blythewood include English, Irish, Italian, Senegalese, and German. The most common language spoken in Blythewood is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Chinese.
