Watts Mills is a CDP located in Laurens County South Carolina. Watts Mills has a 2024 population of 2,076. Watts Mills is currently growing at a rate of 1.57% annually and its population has increased by 5.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,970 in 2020.
The average household income in Watts Mills is $44,647 with a poverty rate of 30.7%. The median age in Watts Mills is 31 years: 30.1 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watts Mills was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,466 | 72.83% |
| Other race | 269 | 13.36% |
| Black or African American | 224 | 11.13% |
| Two or more races | 46 | 2.29% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 567 | 3.55 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Married | 293 | 4.53 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Non Family | 141 | 1.49 | 27.7 | 72.3 |
| Female | 73 | 3.55 | 37 | 63 |
| Male | 60 | 3.6 | 100 | 0 |
4.23
Average Family Size
3.55
Average Household Size
59.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 220 | 15.87% |
| Associates Degree | 85 | 6.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 41 | 2.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 577 | 41.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 252 | 18.18% |
| Some College | 211 | 15.22% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 999 | 721 | 41 |
| Black | 198 | 85 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 143 | 70 | 0 |
| Other Race | 108 | 108 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 4.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,571 | $0 | $16,920 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,542 | $21,917 | $0 |
| Overall | $21,464 | $22,066 | $15,996 |
| Some College | $94,191 | $0 | $0 |
$21,464
Average Earnings
$22,066
Average Male
$15,996
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.69% of Watts Mills residents speak only English, while 9.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 342 | 296 | 86.55% |
| White | 1,384 | 235 | 16.98% |
| Other | 269 | 214 | 79.55% |
| Black | 224 | 79 | 35.27% |
| Native | 8 | 8 | 100% |
30.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.69%
Male Poverty Rate
34.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watts Mills is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watts Mills is White, with 16.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 50.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.48% |
| High School | 18.02% |
| Some College | 7.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 26.76% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.04% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,037 | $55,025 |
| Households | $43,401 | $44,647 |
| Married Families | $46,128 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $11,313 | $13,295 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
39.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
74
Number of Veterans
74
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 53 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 4.69% |
| Other Race | 21 | 15.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
13%
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
72.08%
Born in Watts Mills
92.7%
Native Born
7.3%
Foreign Born
6.46%
Non Citizen
0.84%
Naturalized
92.7% of Watts Mills residents were born in the United States, with 72.08% having been born in South Carolina. 6.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,076 | 32 | 1.57% |
| 2023 | 2,044 | 31 | 1.54% |
| 2022 | 2,013 | -144 | -6.68% |
| 2021 | 2,157 | 187 | 9.49% |
| 2020 | 1,970 | 593 | 43.06% |
| 2019 | 1,377 | -7 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 1,384 | -652 | -32.02% |
| 2017 | 2,036 | 202 | 11.01% |
| 2016 | 1,834 | 12 | 0.66% |
| 2015 | 1,822 | 86 | 4.95% |
| 2014 | 1,736 | -132 | -7.07% |
| 2013 | 1,868 | 581 | 45.14% |
| 2012 | 1,287 | -414 | -24.34% |
| 2011 | 1,701 | 66 | 4.04% |
| 2010 | 1,635 | 0 | 0% |