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Westminster, SC


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Westminster, South Carolina

Westminster, South Carolina, in Oconee county, is 42 miles W of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 97 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. There are 2,743 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Westminster

In Westminster, about 51% of adults are married. People in Westminster are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Westminster had a median family income of $36,678. Westminster is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Political Inclinations

Westminster folks tended to give their money ($300) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Westminster Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Westminster that were owner-occupied was 69%.

Commuting

In Westminster, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Westminster Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Westminster Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 17%Westminster Low Rate of Poverty
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 17%Westminster Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Westminster, SC

Comparing Westminster 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 Diversity96
Female Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Women66
Age of the Population67
Senior Citizens56
Well-Paid Single Men57
Male Share of the Population47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married27

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty69
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income45
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home58
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Affordability of Rents77
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime47
Low Violent Crime27
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