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Walterboro, SC


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Walterboro, South Carolina

Walterboro, South Carolina, in Colleton county, is 40 miles W of North Charleston, South Carolina (center to center) and 160 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city is home to some 5,153 residents.

The People and Families of Walterboro

In Walterboro, about 42% of adults are married. Walterboro somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in the city than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in Walterboro.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Walterboro had a median family income of $36,549.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($3,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Walterboro. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Walterboro Housing

According to the 2000 census, 63% of the housing in Walterboro was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Walterboro, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Walterboro Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 17%Walterboro Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Walterboro, SC

Comparing Walterboro 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
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population88
Racial Diversity87
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Women47
Well-Paid Single Men25
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use79
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home25
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Rents84
People Living Alone64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime12
Low Violent Crime13

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