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Ware Shoals, SC
Town in Greenwood County, South Carolina.
Population
2,074
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
633
ZIP codes
0
Ware Shoals and its ZIP codes
Ware Shoals at a glance
- Ware Shoals is about 3.6 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $36,622, 47% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,000 (68% below South Carolina) and median rent is $859 a month.
Local data for Ware Shoals, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ware Shoals, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,622
Poverty rate
38.2%
Median home value
$82,000
Median rent
$859/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
8.3%
Median age
33.8
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (246), German Americans (79), Mexican Americans (78).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greenwood County. PPP loans are for Ware Shoals.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,032
28,148 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,107
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$519M
FY 2026, $7,485 per person
How people get to work
Ware Shoals, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.0%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ware Shoals, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
426
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
74
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
42.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ware Shoals, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
Cities near Ware Shoals
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DonaldsTown | 6.4 mi | 0.8 |
| CokesburyCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.6 |
| HodgesTown | 7 mi | 0.8 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Due WestTown | 9.4 mi | 1.6 |
| Honea PathTown | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| WaterlooTown | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| CoronacaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| GreenwoodCity | 13 mi | 16.7 |
| MountvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| LaurensCity | 15 mi | 10.2 |
| Cross HillTown | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| Gray CourtTown | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| AbbevilleCity | 17 mi | 6.2 |
| Watts MillsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| BeltonCity | 18 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ware Shoals, SC in?
- Ware Shoals is in Greenwood County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Ware Shoals, SC?
- About 2,074 people live in Ware Shoals, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ware Shoals?
- Nearby places include Donalds (6.4 mi), Cokesbury (6.9 mi), Hodges (7 mi), Princeton (7.9 mi), Due West (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023