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Welcome

South Carolina · 6,668 residents · 4.613 sq mi
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Welcome has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,443. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,200. The poverty rate of 29.0% 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: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,668
+4%since 2000
from 6,390 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,445 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,385 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
−4%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Welcome
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,443
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,851 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,812
−9%since 2000
from $17,451 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.0%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−34.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+55%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(4,649)
Black17.9%(1,141)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(503)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.1%(3,326)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54%(3,602)
Black27.7%(1,846)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(1,086)
Asian0.4%(24)
Other0.9%(59)
Diversity Score74.9%(4,991)
Diversity Score
75
+44%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+78%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.8%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Welcome, South Carolina?

Welcome, South Carolina has about 6,668 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Welcome, South Carolina earns about $27,443 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Welcome, South Carolina expensive?

In Welcome, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $86,200, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Welcome, South Carolina?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Welcome, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Welcome, South Carolina?

About 29.0% of people in Welcome, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Welcome, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Welcome, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 108 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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