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Wagener

South Carolina · 693 residents (2025 est.) · 1.358 sq mi
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Wagener has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,621. Population has grown 38% since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $156,300. Households here earn about 30% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,193
+38%since 2000
from 863 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
878 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 635 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
+1%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:693 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3576309031K1K1990201020202024Wagener
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,621
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,773 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,938
+59%since 2000
from $13,805 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
−27%since 2010
from 0.484 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,300
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+49%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
84
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.3%(322)
Black61%(526)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.6%(523)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.9%(500)
Black50.1%(598)
Hispanic / Latino1%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(83)
Diversity Score71%(847)
Diversity Score
71
+17%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+24.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
−9%since 2000
from 30.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.9%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2011
from 47.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.2%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.7%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2012
from 26.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
+36.4 ptssince 2017
from 44.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wagener, South Carolina?

Wagener, South Carolina has about 1,193 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wagener, South Carolina earns about $48,621 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wagener, South Carolina expensive?

In Wagener, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $156,300, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Wagener, South Carolina?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wagener, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wagener, South Carolina?

About 14.1% of people in Wagener, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wagener, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Wagener, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 474 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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