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Williams

South Carolina · 95 residents (2025 est.) · 0.847 sq mi
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Population has declined 14% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 48.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
100
−14%since 2000
from 116 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
118 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 137 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.3
+6%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:95 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
621011391772161990201020202024Williams
2024100
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$26,943
+52%since 2000
from $17,691 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+35.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
48.0%
+41.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
−16%since 2010
from 0.552 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
86.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
13.2% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−60.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(62)
Black44.8%(52)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.1%(73)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70%(70)
Black21%(21)
Hispanic / Latino3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(6)
Diversity Score57.7%(58)
Diversity Score
58
−9%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+97%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+32.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.1%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.5%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
41.0%
−44.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2017
from 71.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williams, South Carolina?

Williams, South Carolina has about 100 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Williams, South Carolina?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Williams, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williams, South Carolina?

About 48.0% of people in Williams, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williams, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Williams, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 101 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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