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Walhalla

South Carolina · 4,263 residents · 3.885 sq mi
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Walhalla has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $91,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,263
+12%since 2000
from 3,801 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,097 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 978 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
−5%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Walhalla
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,214
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,987
+40%since 2000
from $15,691 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$437
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.2%
−28.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
44.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+6%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score46.7%(1,777)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(2,935)
Black5.9%(253)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(961)
Asian0.8%(34)
Other0.8%(34)
Diversity Score57.5%(2,450)
Diversity Score
57
+23%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% 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%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
12.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
59.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walhalla, South Carolina?

Walhalla, South Carolina has about 4,263 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walhalla, South Carolina earns about $37,214 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 $91,700, and the typical rent is about $437 a month.

How educated are people in Walhalla, South Carolina?

About 11.0% 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 15.7% 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 508 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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