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Whitmire, SC


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Whitmire, South Carolina

Whitmire, South Carolina, in Newberry county, is 47 miles NW of Columbia, South Carolina (center to center) and 66 miles SW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town has a population of 1,512.

The People and Families of Whitmire

In Whitmire, about 45% of adults are married. Lots of people in Whitmire live independently, in one-person housing. The town has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Whitmire features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Whitmire had a median family income of $30,833.

Whitmire Housing

In Whitmire, 77% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around Whitmire -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here.

Commuting

In Whitmire, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Whitmire Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Whitmire, SC

Comparing Whitmire 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 Population108
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population910
Racial Diversity82
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men23
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married14

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income22
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime59
Low Violent Crime27
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