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Westminster

South Carolina · 2,418 residents · 3.446 sq mi
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Westminster has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,612. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $97,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,418
−12%since 2000
from 2,743 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
702 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 796 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+8%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Westminster
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,612
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,802 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,864
+10%since 2000
from $17,121 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
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
$97,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.0%
−29.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
36.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+44%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Westminster on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(2,315)
Black11.7%(322)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(68)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.9%(876)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(1,964)
Black10.6%(256)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(151)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other1.3%(31)
Diversity Score40%(968)
Diversity Score
40
+25%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% 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
8.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.4%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westminster, South Carolina?

Westminster, South Carolina has about 2,418 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Westminster, South Carolina earns about $35,612 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westminster, South Carolina expensive?

In Westminster, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $97,500, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Westminster, South Carolina?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Westminster, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westminster, South Carolina?

About 13.8% of people in Westminster, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westminster, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Westminster, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 866 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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