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Williston

South Carolina · 2,877 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 $34,149. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $156,500. The poverty rate of 42.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,877
−13%since 2000
from 3,307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
321 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 369 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+13%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Williston
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,149
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,371 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,574
+62%since 2000
from $15,134 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
42.2%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,500
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
42.8% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+148%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(1,192)
Black51.6%(1,485)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(66)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other3.2%(93)
Diversity Score68.7%(1,978)
Diversity Score
69
+8%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
−13%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 19.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.3%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williston, South Carolina?

Williston, South Carolina has about 2,877 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Williston, South Carolina earns about $34,149 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 $156,500, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Williston, South Carolina?

About 18.7% 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 42.2% of people in Williston, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williston, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Williston, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 221 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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