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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Walterboro

South Carolina · 5,492 residents · 6.844 sq mi
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Walterboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $51,800. The poverty rate of 32.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,492
+7%vs 2000
vs 5,153 in 2000
1990 – 2025
802 / sq mi
+7%vs 2000
vs 753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.9
−12%vs 2000
vs 39.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Walterboro
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,167
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,200 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,948
−36%vs 2000
vs $17,150 in 2000
US average: $14,340
32.3%
+10.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$51,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$276
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $448 in 2000
US average: $450
62.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.4% in 2000
37.4% rent
3.0
+31%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(2,997)
Black45.3%(2,488)
Hispanic / Latino1%(54)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.3%(3,478)
63
−2%vs 2000
vs 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−13%vs 2000
vs 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Walterboro, South Carolina?

Walterboro, South Carolina has about 5,492 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Walterboro, South Carolina earns about $17,167 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 $51,800, and the typical rent is about $276 a month.

How educated are people in Walterboro, South Carolina?

About 18.6% 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 32.3% of people in Walterboro, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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