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Willington

South Carolina · 138 residents · 5.955 sq mi
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Willington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,417. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 39 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $158,100. With a median age of 75.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 75.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
138
−22%since 2000
from 177 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
23 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
75.5
+101%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
0541071612152000201020202024Willington
2024138
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,417
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,429 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,374
+88%since 2000
from $14,057 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.9%
+37.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.233
−19%since 2010
from 0.287 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,100
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.6
+174%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic15.3%(27)
Black82.5%(146)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score37%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(138)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
57.2%
−20.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

No vehicle available
15.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
100.0%
+93.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
24.6%
−26.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
78.3%
+49.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
Female
21.7%
−49.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
−13.3 ptssince 2012
from 23.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.6%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 98.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
+55.4 ptssince 2017
from 28.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willington, South Carolina?

Willington, South Carolina has about 138 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Willington, South Carolina earns about $43,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willington, South Carolina expensive?

In Willington, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $158,100.

How educated are people in Willington, South Carolina?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Willington, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willington, South Carolina?

About 44.9% of people in Willington, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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