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Williamston

County:
Anderson County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.852

Williamston is a town located in Anderson County, South Carolina. Williamston has a 2026 population of 4,399. Williamston is currently growing at a rate of 1.31% annually and its population has increased by 8.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,056 in 2020.

The median household income in Williamston is $64,389 with a poverty rate of 13.47%. The median age in Williamston is 38.9 years: 40.8 years for males, and 37.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 71.3 males.

4.4K
Total Population
1,142
Density (mi²)
57 1.31%
Growth

Williamston Population

Williamston Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,399571.31%
20254,342571.33%
20244,285521.23%
20234,233731.75%
20224,160511.24%
20214,109611.51%
20204,056-207-4.86%
20194,263421%
20184,221390.93%
20174,182521.26%
20164,130390.95%
20154,091400.99%
20144,051340.85%
20134,017230.58%
20123,994120.3%
20113,982200.5%
20103,962280.71%
20003,791-85-2.19%
19903,876-434-10.07%
19804,3103197.99%
19703,9912707.26%
19603,72193933.75%
19502,78227310.88%
19402,50900%

Median Age

Overall: 38.9 years
Female: 37.4 years
Male: 40.8 years

Williamston Adults

There are 3,367 adults, (793 of whom are seniors) in Williamston.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,434 (58.4%)
Male: 1,736 (41.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Williamston includes 78.13% White, 8.94% Black or African American, 5.49% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,25878.13%
Black or African American3738.94%
Two or more races3007.19%
Other race2295.49%
Native American100.24%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1613.86%
Two or more races340.82%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,25878.13%
Black or African American3738.94%
Two or more races2666.38%
Other race681.63%
Native American100.24%

Williamston Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Williamston 's average per capita income is $40,625. Household income levels show a median of $64,389. The poverty rate stands at 13.47%.

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$80,583-
Families$77,855$81,812
Households$64,389$69,572
Non Families$34,811$36,819

$40,625

Average Income

$64,389

Median Household Income

13.47%

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)