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Winnsboro

South Carolina · 3,215 residents · 3.655 sq mi
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Winnsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,658. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $116,000. The poverty rate of 31.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
3,215
−11%since 2000
from 3,599 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
880 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 985 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+17%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Winnsboro
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,658
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,094 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,647
−3%since 2000
from $14,135 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
47.2% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+40%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.7%(1,430)
Black58.1%(2,091)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(47)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.3%(2,240)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.5%(1,078)
Black59.9%(1,926)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(81)
Asian0.8%(26)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62%(1,993)
Diversity Score
62
Unchangedsince 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+84%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.9%
−15.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.2%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winnsboro, South Carolina?

Winnsboro, South Carolina has about 3,215 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Winnsboro, South Carolina earns about $30,658 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winnsboro, South Carolina expensive?

In Winnsboro, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $116,000, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Winnsboro, South Carolina?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Winnsboro, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winnsboro, South Carolina?

About 31.9% of people in Winnsboro, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winnsboro, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Winnsboro, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 385 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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