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Williams

South Carolina · 117 residents · 0.847 sq mi
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Williams has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,042. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% 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 $143,800. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 41% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
117
+1%since 2000
from 116 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
138 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 137 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.1
+8%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
621011391772161990201020202024Williams
2024100
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,042
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$20,353
+15%since 2000
from $17,691 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.7%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.552
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction20%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance16%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$567
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.1%
−52.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
36.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+83%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59%(69)
Black31.6%(37)
Hispanic / Latino6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score64.5%(75)
Diversity Score
65
+2%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
−17%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% 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
24.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% 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
6.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williams, South Carolina?

Williams, South Carolina has about 117 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Williams, South Carolina earns about $26,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williams, South Carolina expensive?

In Williams, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $143,800, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Williams, South Carolina?

About 14.3% 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 25.7% 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 84 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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