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Awendaw

South Carolina · 1,294 residents · 17.346 sq mi
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Awendaw has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,591. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,600. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,294
+8%since 2000
from 1,195 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
75 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 69 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+25%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,591
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,019
+27%since 2000
from $15,781 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,600
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$452
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $557 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−45.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+116%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.3%(410)
Black64.3%(768)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.1%(694)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(522)
Black57.7%(747)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(12)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.7%(22)
Diversity Score64.1%(829)
Diversity Score
64
+10%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+21%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.9%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Awendaw, South Carolina?

Awendaw, South Carolina has about 1,294 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Awendaw, South Carolina?

The typical household in Awendaw, South Carolina earns about $36,591 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Awendaw, South Carolina expensive?

In Awendaw, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $163,600, and the typical rent is about $452 a month.

How educated are people in Awendaw, South Carolina?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Awendaw, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Awendaw, South Carolina?

About 15.6% of people in Awendaw, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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