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Walterboro

South Carolina · 5,485 residents (2025 est.) · 6.844 sq mi
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Walterboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,457. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $183,500. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,480
+6%since 2000
from 5,153 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
801 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
−11%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,485 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Walterboro
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,457
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,200 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,602
+67%since 2000
from $17,150 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
−9%since 2010
from 0.510 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$965
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
49.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+41%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(2,554)
Black48%(2,471)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(75)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.6%(3,329)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(2,273)
Black50.2%(2,750)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(230)
Asian2.7%(146)
Other1.5%(81)
Diversity Score71.7%(3,928)
Diversity Score
72
+11%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+30%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% 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
25.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
61.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2012
from 19.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+27.8 ptssince 2017
from 66.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walterboro, South Carolina?

Walterboro, South Carolina has about 5,480 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walterboro, South Carolina earns about $56,457 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walterboro, South Carolina expensive?

In Walterboro, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $183,500, and the typical rent is about $965 a month.

How educated are people in Walterboro, South Carolina?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Walterboro, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walterboro, South Carolina?

About 28.2% of people in Walterboro, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walterboro, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Walterboro, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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