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Wagener, SC
Town in Aiken County, South Carolina.
Population
1,193
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
879
ZIP codes
0
Wagener and its ZIP codes
Wagener at a glance
- Wagener is about 5 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,621 a year, 30% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,300 (40% below South Carolina) and median rent is $638 a month.
Local data for Wagener, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wagener, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,621
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$156,300
Median rent
$638/mo
Homeownership
67.7%
Bachelor's or higher
23.1%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (113), German Americans (23), Jamaican Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Aiken County. PPP loans are for Wagener.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,945
66,800 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,728
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.3B
FY 2026, $37,167 per person
How people get to work
Wagener, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.9%
- Carpooled23.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.4%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wagener, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
778
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
486
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 34°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wagener, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities near Wagener
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PerryTown | 3.6 mi | 1 |
| SalleyTown | 6.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Fairview CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 5.7 |
| PelionTown | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| SpringfieldTown | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| WindsorTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| WoodfordTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| NorthTown | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| LivingstonTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| NeesesTown | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| SwanseaTown | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| WillistonTown | 17 mi | 9 |
| EdmundCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.8 |
| White KnollCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.1 |
| ElkoTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| SummitTown | 19 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wagener, SC in?
- Wagener is in Aiken County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Wagener, SC?
- About 1,193 people live in Wagener, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wagener?
- Nearby places include Perry (3.6 mi), Salley (6.7 mi), Fairview Crossroads (7.7 mi), Pelion (11 mi), Springfield (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023