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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Wagener

South Carolina · 719 residents · 1.358 sq mi
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Wagener has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,477. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 144 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,700. The poverty rate of 33.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

719
−17%vs 2000
vs 863 in 2000
1990 – 2025
529 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 635 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.1
−9%vs 2000
vs 36.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3576309031K1K1990201020202024Wagener
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,477
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,773 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,626
−38%vs 2000
vs $13,805 in 2000
US average: $14,340
33.8%
+15.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$222
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $300 in 2000
US average: $450
56.1%
−9.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.4% in 2000
43.9% rent
2.7
+26%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(349)
Black51.5%(370)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63%(453)
63
+4%vs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
54.8%
−13.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.0 min
−1%vs 2000
vs 30.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Wagener, South Carolina?

Wagener, South Carolina has about 719 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Wagener, South Carolina earns about $16,477 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 $44,700, and the typical rent is about $222 a month.

How educated are people in Wagener, South Carolina?

About 9.4% 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 33.8% of people in Wagener, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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