Williamsburg County, SC

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2021 Population

31,279

1.52% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

43.3

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

22.4%

6.9% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$40,124

12.5% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$76,500

3.52% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

11,660

1.07% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Williamsburg County, SC had a population of 31.3k people with a median age of 43.3 and a median household income of $40,124. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Williamsburg County, SC grew from 30,810 to 31,279, a 1.52% increase and its median household income grew from $35,681 to $40,124, a 12.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Williamsburg County, SC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (64.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (31.5%), Other (Hispanic) (1.36%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.639%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.62%).

None of the households in Williamsburg County, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in Williamsburg County, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Williamsburg County, SC are Williamsburg Technical College (87 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Williamsburg County, SC was $76,500, and the homeownership rate was 73.3%.

Most people in Williamsburg County, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32 minutes. The average car ownership in Williamsburg County, SC was 2 cars per household.

Williamsburg County, SC borders Berkeley County, SC, Clarendon County, SC, Florence County, SC, Georgetown County, SC, and Marion County, SC.

United States South Carolina

Population & Diversity

Williamsburg County, SC is home to a population of 31.3k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.98% of Williamsburg County, SC residents were born outside of the country (620 people).

In 2021, there were 2.03 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.1k people) in Williamsburg County, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.86k White (Non-Hispanic) and 426 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.5% of Williamsburg County, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Williamsburg County, SC was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Williamsburg County, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Williamsburg County, SC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
20.1k ± 110
White (Non-Hispanic)
9.86k ± 74
Other (Hispanic)
426 ± 130

2.3%

Hispanic Population

718 people

2.3% of the people in Williamsburg County, SC are hispanic (718 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Williamsburg County, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
59,828 ± 5,970 people
India
16,728 ± 3,170 people
Honduras
13,020 ± 2,798 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 59,828 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 16,728 and Honduras with 13,020.

Foreign-Born Population

1.98%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

620 people

1.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

555 people

As of 2021, 1.98% of Williamsburg County, SC residents (620 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Williamsburg County, SC was 1.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Williamsburg County, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
594 ± 129
Gulf War (1990s)
361 ± 135
Gulf War (2001-)
315 ± 131

Williamsburg County, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.65 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Williamsburg County, SC employs 11.7k people. The largest industries in Williamsburg County, SC are Manufacturing (1,977 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,742 people), and Construction (1,110 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($43,333), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($43,333), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($42,788).

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,907. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

11.7k

2021 Value

± 826

1.07%

1 Year growth

± 9.98%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Williamsburg County, SC grew at a rate of 1.07%, from 11.5k employees to 11.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Williamsburg County, SC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,867 people), Production Occupations (1,283 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (959 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Williamsburg County, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

11.7k

2021 Value

± 826

1.07%

1 Year growth

± 9.98%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Williamsburg County, SC grew at a rate of 1.07%, from 11.5k employees to 11.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Williamsburg County, SC, are Manufacturing (1,977 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,742 people), and Construction (1,110 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Williamsburg County, SC, though some of these residents may live in Williamsburg County, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,461

Median earning men ± $2,416

$28,599

Median earning women ± $2,218

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($63,047), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,217), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($44,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,570), Public Administration ($35,214), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($32,351).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

134
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
131
Retail Trade
123
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$443k
Manufacturing
$40.8k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$28.3k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $39.9B, followed by Plastics/rubber ($29.5B) and Machinery ($26.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$273B

2020 Value in South Carolina

$613B

Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina

124% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $273B. This is expected to increase 124% to $613B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

North Carolina
$28.9B
Georgia
$21.4B
Texas
$10.9B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $28.9B, followed by Georgia with $21.4B and Texas and $10.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Williamsburg County, SC went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 64.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.6%), followed by Other (0.519%).

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (64.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.6%)
Republican Party
Other (0.519%)
Green and Other Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Williamsburg County, SC for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Williamsburg County, SC awarded 87 degrees. The student population of Williamsburg County, SC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 116 male students and 414 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Williamsburg County, SC are Black or African American (60 and 69%), followed by White (26 and 29.9%), Asian (1 and 1.15%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Williamsburg County, SC by number of degrees awarded are Williamsburg Technical College (87 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Williamsburg County, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (12 and 13.8%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (11 and 12.6%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (10 and 11.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 530 students enrolled in Williamsburg County, SC, 21.9% men and 78.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 322 records, of which 79.8% were women and 20.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
12 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
9 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
7 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Williamsburg County, SC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 12 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Williamsburg County, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Williamsburg Technical College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

87 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Williamsburg Technical College with 87 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 18 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Williamsburg County, SC, which is 0.261 times less than the 69 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 60 degrees mean that there were 2.31 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 26 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,608) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($192) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.829% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.722% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (890k), and Bachelors Degree (688k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Williamsburg County, SC was $76,500 in 2021, which is 0.312 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $73,900 to $76,500, a 3.52% increase. The homeownership rate in Williamsburg County, SC is 73.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Williamsburg County, SC have an average commute time of 32 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Williamsburg County, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Williamsburg County, SC is $40,124. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Williamsburg County, SC was Census Tract 9701 with a value of $51,328, followed by Census Tract 9707 and Census Tract 9709, with respective values of $42,500 and $41,523.

In 2022, 17.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Williamsburg County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 3.08%.

Housing

Property

$76,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,048

$8,819

Median Property Taxes

±$626

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Williamsburg County, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Williamsburg County, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.3%

Homeownership

2021

62.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.3% of the housing units in Williamsburg County, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Williamsburg County, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9701
Census Tract 9707
Census Tract 9709

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Williamsburg County, SC was Census Tract 9701 with a value of $51,328, followed by Census Tract 9707 and Census Tract 9709, with respective values of $42,500 and $41,523.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Williamsburg County, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$40,124

Median Household Income

± $3,449

12k

Number of Households

± 777

In 2021, the median household income of the 12k households in Williamsburg County, SC grew to $40,124 from the previous year's value of $35,681.

The following chart displays the households in Williamsburg County, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Williamsburg County, SC is from South Carolina.

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.462

2020 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.122% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (85.1%)
Carpooled (7.29%)
Worked At Home (4.15%)

In 2021, 85.1% of workers in Williamsburg County, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.29%) and those who worked at home (4.15%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

32 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Williamsburg County, SC have a longer commute time (32 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.83% of the workforce in Williamsburg County, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Williamsburg County, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Williamsburg County, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Williamsburg County, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 17.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Williamsburg County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 3.08%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

22.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Williamsburg County, SC (6.67k out of 29.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Williamsburg County, SC is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 34.5% of the children was living in poverty in Williamsburg County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 531 in Williamsburg County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 87.4 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

90.2% of the population of Williamsburg County, SC has health coverage, with 33.3% on employee plans, 28.6% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 0.965% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Williamsburg County, SC see 5061 patients per year on average, which represents a 17.3% decrease from the previous year (6121 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5965 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 785 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.6% were men and 55.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

5,061 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Williamsburg County, SC

Primary care physicians in Williamsburg County, SC see an average of 5,061 patients per year. This represents a 17.3% decrease from the previous year (6,121 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Williamsburg County, SC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.6% were men and 55.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.79%

Uninsured

33.3%

Employer Coverage

28.6%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

0.965%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Williamsburg County, SC declined by 2.59% from 10% to 9.79%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Williamsburg County, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 104 in Williamsburg County, SC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Williamsburg County, SC.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 45.7% in Williamsburg County, SC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Williamsburg County, SC.

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