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Wagener

South Carolina · 797 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 $23,875. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $63,900. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
797
−8%since 2000
from 863 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
587 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 635 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+6%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3576309031K1K1990201020202024Wagener
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,875
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,773 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,495
+27%since 2000
from $13,805 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services6.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$504
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.7%
−33.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
29.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+24%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(252)
Black63.6%(507)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(12)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.1%(463)
Diversity Score
58
−4%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+5%since 2000
from 30.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
11.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.5%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wagener, South Carolina?

Wagener, South Carolina has about 797 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wagener, South Carolina earns about $23,875 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 $63,900, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in Wagener, South Carolina?

About 13.1% 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 29.0% 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 78 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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