Awendaw is a town located in Charleston County South Carolina. Awendaw has a 2024 population of 1,465. Awendaw is currently growing at a rate of 0.96% annually and its population has increased by 3.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,409 in 2020.
The average household income in Awendaw is $84,217 with a poverty rate of 15.89%. The median age in Awendaw is 57.8 years: 51.2 years for males, and 60.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Awendaw was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 830 | 53.62% |
| White | 718 | 46.38% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 721 | 2.15 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Married | 335 | 2.67 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
| Non Family | 257 | 1.11 | 96.9 | 3.1 |
| Female | 82 | 2.49 | 78 | 22 |
| Male | 47 | 3.55 | 100 | 0 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
91.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 125 | 9.7% |
| Associates Degree | 124 | 9.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 244 | 18.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 191 | 14.82% |
| High School Graduate | 358 | 27.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63 | 4.89% |
| Some College | 184 | 14.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 704 | 540 | 142 |
| White | 585 | 561 | 293 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.9%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 50.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,240 | $46,683 | $43,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,563 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,406 | $47,059 | $21,705 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,607 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,723 | $40,398 | $33,750 |
| Some College | $33,571 | $29,904 | $33,884 |
$37,723
Average Earnings
$40,398
Average Male
$33,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.8% of Awendaw residents speak only English, while 0.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 830 | 212 | 25.54% |
| White | 718 | 34 | 4.74% |
15.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.99%
Male Poverty Rate
16.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Awendaw is Black, with 25.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Awendaw is White, with 4.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 46.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.68% |
| Some College | 12.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.19% |
| Female Employed | 2.1% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,100 | $109,557 |
| Households | $63,533 | $84,217 |
| Married Families | $88,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,625 | $35,590 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
121
Number of Veterans
121
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 52 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 67 | 8.82% |
| White | 54 | 8.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.5%
Labor Force Participation
45.9%
Employment Rate
12.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.03%
Born in Awendaw
99.1%
Native Born
0.9%
Foreign Born
0.58%
Non Citizen
0.32%
Naturalized
99.1% of Awendaw residents were born in the United States, with 70.03% having been born in South Carolina. 0.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,535 | 14 | 0.92% |
| 2028 | 1,521 | 14 | 0.93% |
| 2027 | 1,507 | 14 | 0.94% |
| 2026 | 1,493 | 14 | 0.95% |
| 2025 | 1,479 | 14 | 0.96% |
| 2024 | 1,465 | 14 | 0.96% |
| 2023 | 1,451 | 22 | 1.54% |
| 2022 | 1,429 | 13 | 0.92% |
| 2021 | 1,416 | 7 | 0.5% |
| 2020 | 1,409 | -144 | -9.27% |
| 2019 | 1,553 | 8 | 0.52% |
| 2018 | 1,545 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 1,547 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 1,544 | 26 | 1.71% |
| 2015 | 1,518 | 25 | 1.67% |
| 2014 | 1,493 | 15 | 1.01% |
| 2013 | 1,478 | 16 | 1.09% |
| 2012 | 1,462 | 20 | 1.39% |
| 2011 | 1,442 | 23 | 1.62% |
| 2010 | 1,419 | 0 | 0% |