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Williamston, SC


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Williamston, South Carolina

Williamston, South Carolina, in Anderson county, is 16 miles S of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 101 miles SW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Greenville - Spartanburg - Anderson metropolitan area. Williamston contains a population of approximately 3,791.

The People and Families of Williamston

In Williamston, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Williamston had a median family income of $37,679.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Williamston favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Williamston Housing

Williamston has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 75% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Williamston, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Williamston Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Williamston Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 17%Williamston Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Williamston, SC

Comparing Williamston 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
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population78
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population58
Well-Paid Single Men57
Children Under 5 Years Old54

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married48

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better58
People Above Poverty58
Median Family Income46
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work43
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use42
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime59
Low Property Crime58

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