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Walhalla

South Carolina · 4,072 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 $33,283. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% 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 $103,200. The poverty rate of 31.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
4,072
+7%since 2000
from 3,801 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.9
+1%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Walhalla
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.2%(252)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.8%(275)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.4%(300)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.3%(298)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(228)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.9%(564)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.2%(495)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.8%(481)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412%(488)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.2%(376)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.7%(234)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2%(81)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,283
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,074
+9%since 2000
from $15,691 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.9%
US avg: 10%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$569
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
44.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+31%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(2,626)
Black4.1%(168)
Hispanic / Latino25.5%(1,038)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other1.7%(71)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican17.3%(759)
Honduran4.5%(197)
Puerto Rican0.5%(22)
Cuban0.3%(15)
Ancestry
Irish18.5%(808)
English11.2%(491)
Scottish6.2%(273)
American5%(219)
Italian4.3%(189)
Polish3.5%(153)
Portuguese3.3%(143)
German3.2%(139)
French2.2%(98)
Norwegian0.4%(19)
Romanian0.4%(16)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(13)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+70%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.2%
−60.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 4,072 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walhalla, South Carolina earns about $33,283 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 $103,200, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Walhalla, South Carolina?

About 10.1% 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 31.2% 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 317 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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