Williamston, South Carolina
Williamston: town in Anderson County, South Carolina
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Williamston is a town located in the county of Anderson in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,934. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,298 inhabitants.
The town was created 184 years ago in 1841.
Quick Facts about Williamston
| Population | 4,298 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| County | Anderson County |
| Postal code | 29697 |
| Phone Area Codes | 864 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.02% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.98% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.6185,-82.4779 |
| Altitude | 814 feet / 248 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1842 (184 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:02:12 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 8.47% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Williamston is located at 34°37'6"N 82°28'40"W (34.6184500, -82.4779100).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Williamston increased by 8.47% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,934 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,982 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,993 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,015 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,049 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,086 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,128 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,178 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,219 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,260 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,298 | 0.88% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,368 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,100 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 11.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,288 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,100 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.6% |
| White only, percent : | 80.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 17.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 11.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 69.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 641 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.4% |
Williamston zip code is 29697.
County name: Anderson, County
fips: 45007
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $96,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $913 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $371 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $724 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,394 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.61 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 79.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.6% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,042,724 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 234,710 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,938 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $42,298 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,177 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 20.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 870 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 400 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 242 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 46 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 738 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 70 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 690 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 831.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.35 |
Services and Civic Places in Williamston
1Williamston Municipal Center
Rating: 4.6 (8)
12 W Main St, Williamston, SC 29697 View details
Phone: +18648477473 | Website available
People born in Williamston (3)
People born in Williamston, including Recipient of the Purple Heart medal Gabriel H. Mahon, Jr., baseball player Gaylord Perry, singer Austin Webb, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Williamston, SC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 487791 | Arclabs | Piedmont (SC) | 29673-6729 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Williamston, SC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Williamston.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Williamston Post Office | Williamston (SC) | 29697 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Williamston, North Carolina city in North Carolina with a population of 5,129 people.
- Williamston, Michigan human settlement in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 3,928 people.
Other cities in Anderson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Anderson County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson | 27,701 | City in South Carolina |
| Powdersville | 7,618 | Unincorporated community in Montana, United States |
| Homeland Park | 6,296 | Census-designated place in Anderson County, South Carolina |
| Belton | 4,484 | City in eastern Anderson County, South Carolina, United States |
| Honea Path | 3,851 | City in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Pendleton | 3,313 | Town in South Carolina, USA |
| Pelzer | 1,413 | City in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Iva | 1,341 | Town in South Carolina, USA |
| West Pelzer | 953 | City in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Starr | 192 | City in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Williamston distances to largest South Carolina cities