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Williamston

South Carolina · 4,043 residents · 3.689 sq mi
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Williamston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,581. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $119,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
4,043
+7%since 2000
from 3,791 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,096 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,028 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
−2%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Williamston
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,581
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,458 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,943
+77%since 2000
from $14,085 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade17.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
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
$119,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$732
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
33.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+1%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(3,040)
Black17.3%(654)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(66)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.6%(1,500)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(3,117)
Black12.8%(517)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(234)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other6.4%(261)
Diversity Score51.1%(2,066)
Diversity Score
51
+29%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+53%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
53.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamston, South Carolina?

Williamston, South Carolina has about 4,043 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Williamston, South Carolina earns about $57,581 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williamston, South Carolina expensive?

In Williamston, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $119,800, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Williamston, South Carolina?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Williamston, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williamston, South Carolina?

About 12.3% of people in Williamston, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williamston, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Williamston, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 167 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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