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Walhalla

South Carolina · 4,320 residents (2025 est.) · 3.885 sq mi
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Walhalla has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,327. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,900. The poverty rate of 45.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,157
+9%since 2000
from 3,801 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,070 / sq mi
+15%since 2009
from 930 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+12%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,320 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Walhalla
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.8%(240)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(234)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.4%(224)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.2%(342)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246%(251)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.1%(670)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448%(332)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.6%(524)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.4%(389)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413%(542)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.4%(264)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.5%(145)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,327
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,205
+29%since 2000
from $15,691 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
45.9%
+28.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
−3%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade16.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
43.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+100%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
35
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(2,904)
Black6.8%(258)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(584)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(2,375)
Black2.9%(121)
Hispanic / Latino27.3%(1,134)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other12.4%(514)
Diversity Score
73
+71%since 2009
from 43 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican16.7%(695)
Honduran8.9%(371)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.3%(13)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.1%(6)
Ancestry
Irish16.7%(694)
English10.8%(448)
American8.8%(364)
Scottish5.5%(229)
German4.6%(191)
Ukrainian3.8%(160)
Italian3.4%(143)
Polish2.9%(119)
Portuguese1.6%(67)
Scotch-Irish1.3%(56)
Dutch0.8%(33)
Swedish0.8%(32)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Greek0.7%(31)
Welsh0.6%(23)
Swiss0.4%(18)
French0.4%(17)
Arab0.3%(12)
Lebanese0.3%(12)
Hungarian0.3%(12)
Nigerian0.2%(10)
Norwegian0.2%(9)
Russian0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Central American population · Largest Honduran population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+134%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.4%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
33.2%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
7.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.2%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
17.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2012
from 30.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.3%
−57.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2017
from 68.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 79.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 20.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married47.2%(854)
Married43.3%(785)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced9.5%(172)
Women 15+
Never married21.4%(352)
Married47.2%(778)
Widowed12%(198)
Divorced19.4%(320)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walhalla, South Carolina?

Walhalla, South Carolina has about 4,157 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walhalla, South Carolina earns about $36,327 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walhalla, South Carolina expensive?

In Walhalla, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $171,900, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Walhalla, South Carolina?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Walhalla, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walhalla, South Carolina?

About 45.9% of people in Walhalla, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walhalla, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Walhalla, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 402 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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