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Walterboro

South Carolina · 5,544 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 $33,969. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,700. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
5,544
+8%since 2000
from 5,153 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
810 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+4%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Walterboro
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,969
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,200 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,436
+25%since 2000
from $17,150 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.3%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
51.7% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+48%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(2,354)
Black48.1%(2,664)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(211)
Asian1.7%(97)
Other1.1%(61)
Diversity Score70.3%(3,899)
Diversity Score
70
+9%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 16.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.4%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.4%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
65.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walterboro, South Carolina?

Walterboro, South Carolina has about 5,544 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walterboro, South Carolina earns about $33,969 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 $115,700, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Walterboro, South Carolina?

About 26.3% 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 23.8% of people in Walterboro, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walterboro, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Walterboro, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 52 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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