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Wellford

South Carolina · 3,293 residents · 4.578 sq mi
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Wellford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,204. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,293
+62%since 2000
from 2,030 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
719 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 443 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
−2%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Wellford
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,204
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,426 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,876
+26%since 2000
from $16,593 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services14.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,900
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$882
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
34.2% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+77%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(937)
Black48.6%(986)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(73)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.2%(1,364)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.6%(1,437)
Black40.3%(1,328)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(276)
Asian1.4%(46)
Other8.3%(273)
Diversity Score80.9%(2,665)
Diversity Score
81
+20%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+66%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−64.4 ptssince 2013
from 73.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellford, South Carolina?

Wellford, South Carolina has about 3,293 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wellford, South Carolina earns about $48,204 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wellford, South Carolina expensive?

In Wellford, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $161,900, and the typical rent is about $882 a month.

How educated are people in Wellford, South Carolina?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wellford, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wellford, South Carolina?

About 11.5% of people in Wellford, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wellford, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Wellford, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 666 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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