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Woodruff, SC


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Woodruff, South Carolina

Woodruff, South Carolina, in Spartanburg county, is 21 miles E of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 75 miles SW of Charlotte, North Carolina. Part of the surrounding Greenville - Spartanburg - Anderson metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Woodruff is home to some 4,229 residents.

The People and Families of Woodruff

In Woodruff, about 45% of adults are married. Woodruff somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Approximately 31% of Woodruff is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Woodruff is very American.

There are more females than males in the city than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Woodruff had a median family income of $32,966.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,600) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Woodruff. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Woodruff Housing

According to the 2000 census, 60% of the housing in Woodruff was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Woodruff, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
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Comparative Profile of Woodruff, SC

Comparing Woodruff 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 Diversity109
Female Share of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population56
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People Above Poverty36
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Affordability of Rents66
People Living Alone65
Housing Recently Built53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime26
Low Violent Crime15

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