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Watts Mills

South Carolina · 1,654 residents · 2.269 sq mi
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Watts Mills has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,476. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% 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 $70,900. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 61% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% 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
1,654
+12%since 2000
from 1,479 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
729 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 652 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.3
+4%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Watts Mills
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,476
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,046 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,523
Unchangedsince 2000
from $12,555 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.6%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $566 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
46.2% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+92%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(971)
Black15.8%(233)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(242)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.9%(915)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(697)
Black23.4%(387)
Hispanic / Latino30.2%(499)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score81.2%(1,343)
Diversity Score
81
+31%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
60.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 46.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+132%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
48.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
26.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.9%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
29.9%
−55.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watts Mills, South Carolina?

Watts Mills, South Carolina has about 1,654 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watts Mills, South Carolina?

The typical household in Watts Mills, South Carolina earns about $21,476 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watts Mills, South Carolina expensive?

In Watts Mills, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $70,900, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Watts Mills, South Carolina?

About 3.0% of adults age 25 and over in Watts Mills, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watts Mills, South Carolina?

About 44.6% of people in Watts Mills, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Watts Mills, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Watts Mills, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 98 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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