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Wagener

South Carolina · 631 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 $38,779. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 232 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,000. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
631
−27%since 2000
from 863 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
465 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 635 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+17%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3576309031K1K1990201020202024Wagener
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,779
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,773 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,231
+76%since 2000
from $13,805 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information1.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
38.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.8%(226)
Black58.3%(368)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score61%(385)
Diversity Score
61
+1%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
−18%since 2000
from 30.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.0%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
59.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wagener, South Carolina?

Wagener, South Carolina has about 631 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wagener, South Carolina earns about $38,779 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 $95,000.

How educated are people in Wagener, South Carolina?

About 18.7% 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 25.2% of people in Wagener, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wagener, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Wagener, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 88 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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