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Awendaw

South Carolina · 1,399 residents · 17.346 sq mi
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Awendaw has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,354. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $230,600. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,399
+17%since 2000
from 1,195 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
81 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 69 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+38%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K2000201020202024Awendaw
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,354
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,617
+94%since 2000
from $15,781 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,600
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$944
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $557 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
13.7% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+98%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.5%(720)
Black45.3%(634)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(7)
Diversity Score63.9%(894)
Diversity Score
64
+10%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
43.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Awendaw, South Carolina?

Awendaw, South Carolina has about 1,399 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Awendaw, South Carolina earns about $56,354 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 $230,600, and the typical rent is about $944 a month.

How educated are people in Awendaw, South Carolina?

About 22.1% 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 12.8% of people in Awendaw, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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