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Wagener

South Carolina · 863 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 $24,773. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,500. Households here earn about 33% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

863
+20%since 1990
from 719 in 1990
1990 – 2025
635 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 529 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+10%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3576309031K1K1990201020202024Wagener
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,773
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,477 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,805
+60%since 1990
from $8,626 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.9%
−15.9 ptssince 1990
from 33.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $222 in 1990
US average: $602
65.4%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 56.1% in 1990
34.6% rent
2.2
−20%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(349)
Black51.5%(370)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63%(453)
2000
White, non-Hispanic37.3%(322)
Black61%(526)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score60.6%(523)
61
−4%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.8%
+13.0 ptssince 1990
from 54.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.4 min
+1%since 1990
from 30.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 863 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wagener, South Carolina earns about $24,773 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 $53,500, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Wagener, South Carolina?

About 8.6% 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 17.9% 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 144 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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