Burton is a city in South Carolina state in USA with a population of 8779 residents.. The poverty rate of Burton is 13.1%, which is 6% lower than national average. The typical household in Burton earns $51664 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 46% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Burton, only 91% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Burton remained 7.3%, which is 55% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Burton, only 11% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 34% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Burton is 96, which is 4% lower than national average. Median home value in Burton is $121700 , which is 47% lower than national average. While median income in Burton remained $51664, which is 23% lower than national average.