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Awendaw, SC


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Awendaw, South Carolina

Awendaw, South Carolina, in Charleston county, is 24 miles NE of North Charleston, South Carolina (center to center) and 167 miles SE of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town is in the Charleston - North Charleston area. There are 1,195 residents in Awendaw.

The People and Families of Awendaw

In Awendaw, about 52% of adults are married. The faces of Awendaw are those of its large families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Awendaw had a median family income of $42,917. Lots of residents of Awendaw prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

Awendaw folks tended to give their money ($1,250) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Awendaw Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Awendaw that were owner-occupied was 89%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Awendaw housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size.

Commuting

In Awendaw, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Awendaw strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Awendaw Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Awendaw Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Awendaw Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Awendaw, SC

Comparing Awendaw to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity95
Female Share of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Male Share of the Population57
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men35
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married69

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income68
People in Middle Class or Better58
College Educated Adults54
People Above Poverty58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work86
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Affordability of Rents32
People Living Alone31
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