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Walterboro

County:
Colleton County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
7.102

Walterboro is a city located in Colleton County, South Carolina. Walterboro has a 2026 population of 5,480. It is also the county seat of Colleton County. Walterboro is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually and its population has decreased by -0.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,503 in 2020.

The median household income in Walterboro is $56,457 with a poverty rate of 28.21%. The median age in Walterboro is 35.2 years: 42.6 years for males, and 33.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 62.2 males.

5.5K
Total Population
772
Density (mi²)
-4 -0.07%
Growth

Walterboro Population

Walterboro Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,480-4-0.07%
20255,484-4-0.07%
20245,488-4-0.07%
20235,492420.77%
20225,450-19-0.35%
20215,469-52-0.94%
20205,503981.81%
20195,405-36-0.66%
20185,441-13-0.24%
20175,454-25-0.46%
20165,479-3-0.05%
20155,482-29-0.53%
20145,511-41-0.74%
20135,552-77-1.37%
20125,629-65-1.14%
20115,694-68-1.18%
20105,7623646.74%
20005,153-339-6.17%
19905,492-717-11.55%
19806,209-48-0.77%
19706,25784015.51%
19605,41780117.35%
19504,6161,24336.85%
19403,37378130.13%
19302,59200%

Median Age

Overall: 35.2 years
Female: 33.5 years
Male: 42.6 years

Walterboro Adults

There are 4,250 adults, (875 of whom are seniors) in Walterboro.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,378 (61.6%)
Male: 2,102 (38.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Walterboro includes 50.18% Black or African American, 43.72% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,75050.18%
White2,39643.72%
Two or more races1783.25%
Asian1462.66%
Other race100.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1232.24%
Two or more races971.77%
Other race100.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,75050.18%
White2,27341.48%
Asian1462.66%
Two or more races811.48%

Walterboro Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Walterboro 's average per capita income is $45,076. Household income levels show a median of $56,457. The poverty rate stands at 28.21%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$87,917-
Families$57,196$69,931
Households$56,457$67,568
Non Families$44,949$60,333

$45,076

Average Income

$56,457

Median Household Income

28.21%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)