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Williston

South Carolina · 3,139 residents · 8.953 sq mi
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Williston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,432. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,100. The poverty rate of 30.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
3,139
−5%since 2000
from 3,307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
351 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 369 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+9%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,432
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,371 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,955
+12%since 2000
from $15,134 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.3%
−37.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+54%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.6%(1,672)
Black47.4%(1,567)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.5%(2,098)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43.1%(1,353)
Black53.4%(1,676)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(36)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other1.2%(37)
Diversity Score65%(2,039)
Diversity Score
65
+2%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
−7%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% 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
14.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williston, South Carolina?

Williston, South Carolina has about 3,139 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Williston, South Carolina earns about $25,432 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williston, South Carolina expensive?

In Williston, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $72,100, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Williston, South Carolina?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Williston, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williston, South Carolina?

About 30.7% of people in Williston, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williston, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Williston, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 41 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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