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Wilkinson Heights

South Carolina · 1,946 residents · 2.99 sq mi
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Wilkinson Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,052. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 1,122 residents. 18% 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 $80,900. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
1,946
−37%since 2000
from 3,068 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
651 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 1,026 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+18%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Wilkinson Heights
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,052
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,065 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,070
+41%since 2000
from $11,360 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.4%
US avg: 10%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
43.8% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+85%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.2%(98)
Black95.1%(2,918)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(34)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(323)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1%(20)
Black93.4%(1,817)
Hispanic / Latino3%(58)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.9%(212)
Diversity Score
11
+4%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+104%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 20.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.8%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
62.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilkinson Heights, South Carolina?

Wilkinson Heights, South Carolina has about 1,946 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilkinson Heights, South Carolina?

The typical household in Wilkinson Heights, South Carolina earns about $19,052 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilkinson Heights, South Carolina expensive?

In Wilkinson Heights, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $80,900, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Wilkinson Heights, South Carolina?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wilkinson Heights, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilkinson Heights, South Carolina?

About 29.5% of people in Wilkinson Heights, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilkinson Heights, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilkinson Heights, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,448 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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

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