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Hemingway, SC
Town in Williamsburg County, South Carolina.
Population
660
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
764
ZIP codes
0
Hemingway and its ZIP codes
Hemingway at a glance
- Hemingway is about 4.3 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,500 a year, 24% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,300 (33% below South Carolina) and median rent is $850 a month.
Local data for Hemingway, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hemingway, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,500
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$172,300
Median rent
$850/mo
Homeownership
71.3%
Bachelor's or higher
27.5%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
38.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (76), Mexican Americans (56), German Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Williamsburg County. PPP loans are for Hemingway.
Unemployment rate
7.1%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,451
6,466 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,661
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$246M
FY 2026, $7,937 per person
How people get to work
Hemingway, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.7%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 38.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hemingway, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
269
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
97
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 35°F
50.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hemingway, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.0%
U.S. 33.3% +10.7 pts
Diabetes
22.2%
U.S. 12.1% +10.1 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.6%
U.S. 11.1% +5.5 pts
Cities near Hemingway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JohnsonvilleCity | 3.9 mi | 2.1 |
| StuckeyTown | 4.1 mi | 0.9 |
| DavistonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| DunbarCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| PamplicoTown | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| Lake CityCity | 19 mi | 5.4 |
| CentenaryCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| BucksportCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.2 |
| ScrantonTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| AynorTown | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| AndrewsTown | 22 mi | 2.2 |
| ConwayCity | 23 mi | 27.7 |
| KingstreeTown | 23 mi | 3.2 |
| CowardTown | 23 mi | 3.2 |
| SocasteeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 13.4 |
| RainsCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hemingway, SC in?
- Hemingway is in Williamsburg County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Hemingway, SC?
- About 660 people live in Hemingway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hemingway?
- Nearby places include Johnsonville (3.9 mi), Stuckey (4.1 mi), Daviston (10 mi), Dunbar (16 mi), Pamplico (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023