Demographics & People — Walterboro, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,490 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,500 |
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| Median Age | 35.2 |
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| Total Households | 2,332 |
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| Family Households | 1,659 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5924 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,423 |
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| Black or African American | 2,639 |
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| Asian | 162 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 434 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 2,436 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,004 |
| English | 526 |
| German | 517 |
| European | 516 |
| American | 465 |
| Irish | 403 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 366 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 182 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 182 |
Language
| English Only | 4,892 |
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| Spanish | 121 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,183 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 253 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,236 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Walterboro, South Carolina.
