Williamsburg County, South Carolina Population 2022
Williamsburg County, South Carolina's estimated population is 29,654 with a growth rate of -0.80% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Williamsburg County, South Carolina is the 33rd largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 Population was 34,347 and has seen a growth of -13.66% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 | 6,871 | 0.00% | |
| 1820 | 8,716 | 1,845 | 26.85% |
| 1830 | 9,018 | 302 | 3.46% |
| 1840 | 10,327 | 1,309 | 14.52% |
| 1850 | 12,447 | 2,120 | 20.53% |
| 1860 | 15,489 | 3,042 | 24.44% |
| 1870 | 15,489 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 24,110 | 8,621 | 55.66% |
| 1890 | 27,777 | 3,667 | 15.21% |
| 1900 | 31,685 | 3,908 | 14.07% |
| 1910 | 37,626 | 5,941 | 18.75% |
| 1920 | 38,539 | 913 | 2.43% |
| 1930 | 34,914 | -3,625 | -9.41% |
| 1940 | 41,011 | 6,097 | 17.46% |
| 1950 | 43,807 | 2,796 | 6.82% |
| 1960 | 40,932 | -2,875 | -6.56% |
| 1970 | 34,243 | -6,689 | -16.34% |
| 1980 | 38,226 | 3,983 | 11.63% |
| 1990 | 36,815 | -1,411 | -3.69% |
| 2010 | 34,347 | -2,468 | -6.70% |
| 2011 | 34,109 | -238 | -0.69% |
| 2012 | 33,561 | -548 | -1.61% |
| 2013 | 33,074 | -487 | -1.45% |
| 2014 | 32,733 | -341 | -1.03% |
| 2015 | 32,519 | -214 | -0.65% |
| 2016 | 31,912 | -607 | -1.87% |
| 2017 | 31,216 | -696 | -2.18% |
| 2018 | 30,606 | -610 | -1.95% |
| 2019 | 30,368 | -238 | -0.78% |
| 2020 | 30,130 | -238 | -0.78% |
| 2021 | 29,892 | -238 | -0.79% |
| 2022 | 29,654 | -238 | -0.80% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,859 | 32.00% |
| Black or African American | 19,832 | 64.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 145 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 195 | 0.63% |
| Some Other Race | 473 | 1.54% |
| Two or More Races | 306 | 0.99% |
Williamsburg County, South Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,705 | 2.31 | 72.3 |
| Married | 5,126 | 3.05 | 83.5 |
| Male | 530 | 2.5 | 80.2 |
| Female | 2,454 | 3 | 64.1 |
| Non Family | 4,595 | 1.08 | 63.4 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,003 | 4.56% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,677 | 12.16% |
| High School Graduate | 9,632 | 43.76% |
| Some College | 3,754 | 17.06% |
| Associates Degree | 1,793 | 8.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,955 | 8.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,196 | 5.43% |
Williamsburg County, South Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 182 | 154 | 96 |
| White | 7,428 | 6,289 | 1,063 |
| Black | 13,710 | 11,523 | 1,938 |
| 2+ Races | 120 | 112 | 10 |
| Native American | 107 | 107 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 514 | 202 | 36 |
| Other Race | 295 | 77 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.75%.
$30,164
Average Earnings
$33,593
Average Male
$26,518
Average Female
Williamsburg County, South Carolina Language by Age
Williamsburg County, South Carolina Language
96.95% of Williamsburg County, South Carolina residents speak only English, while 3.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.33% of the population.
Williamsburg County, South Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 195 | 73 | 37.44% |
| Black | 18,869 | 5,523 | 29.27% |
| Multiple | 274 | 78 | 28.47% |
| White | 9,365 | 1,348 | 14.39% |
| Other | 12 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 415 | 21 | 5.06% |
24.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.78%
Male Poverty Rate
25.17%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Williamsburg County, South Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Williamsburg County, South Carolina is Asian, with 37.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Williamsburg County, South Carolina is Hispanic, with 5.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.90%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.07%.
Williamsburg County, South Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.9%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Williamsburg County, South Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Williamsburg County, South Carolina Marriage
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 55-64.
Williamsburg County, South Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 684 | 8.39% |
| Black | 891 | 5.75% |
| Other Race | 20 | 6.47% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 24.03% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 9.44% |
Williamsburg County, South Carolina Veterans by Education
20.30%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
48.3%
Labor Force Participation
45.8%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
81.15%
Born in Williamsburg County, South Carolina
98.20%
Native Born
1.80%
Foreign Born
1.18%
Non Citizen
0.62%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.20% of Williamsburg County, South Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 81.15% having been born in South Carolina. 1.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990