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Westminster

South Carolina · 2,353 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 $37,069. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 17% 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 $115,500. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,353
−14%since 2000
from 2,743 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
683 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 796 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+4%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Westminster
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,069
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,802 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,266
+18%since 2000
from $17,121 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.3%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
32.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+64%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(1,846)
Black8.7%(205)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(155)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other2.3%(54)
Diversity Score40.5%(953)
Diversity Score
40
+27%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westminster, South Carolina?

Westminster, South Carolina has about 2,353 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Westminster, South Carolina earns about $37,069 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 $115,500, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Westminster, South Carolina?

About 17.3% 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 27.3% 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 931 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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