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Williamsburg County

South Carolina · 31,026 residents · 934.166 sq mi
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Williamsburg County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,681. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 6,191 residents. 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 $73,900. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
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
31,026
−17%since 2000
from 37,217 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+29%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,681
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,214 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,438
+52%since 2000
from $12,794 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+2%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(12,101)
Black66%(24,546)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(273)
Asian0.2%(73)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.6%(21,058)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(9,986)
Black63.1%(19,579)
Hispanic / Latino2%(619)
Asian0.5%(147)
Other1.5%(468)
Diversity Score61.3%(19,008)
Segregation Score35.6%(11,036)
Diversity Score
61
+8%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+43%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 45.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 75.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamsburg County, South Carolina?

Williamsburg County, South Carolina has about 31,026 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williamsburg County, South Carolina?

The typical household in Williamsburg County, South Carolina earns about $35,681 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williamsburg County, South Carolina expensive?

In Williamsburg County, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $73,900, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Williamsburg County, South Carolina?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Williamsburg County, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williamsburg County, South Carolina?

About 24.1% of people in Williamsburg County, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williamsburg County, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Williamsburg County, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,789 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 9703Census Tract 9705.02Census Tract 9705.01Census Tract 9708.01Census Tract 9704Census Tract 9706.01Census Tract 9709Census Tract 9707Census Tract 9706.02Census Tract 9701Census Tract 9702Census Tract 9708.02
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 29556ZIP 29510ZIP 29590ZIP 29056ZIP 29580ZIP 29564ZIP 29518
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