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Westminster, SC
City in Oconee County, South Carolina.
Population
2,521
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
731
ZIP codes
0
Westminster and its ZIP codes
Westminster at a glance
- Westminster is about 4.2 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $40,946, 41% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,100 (31% below South Carolina) and median rent is $715 a month.
Local data for Westminster, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Westminster, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,946
Poverty rate
21.3%
Median home value
$178,100
Median rent
$715/mo
Homeownership
67.9%
Bachelor's or higher
18.7%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (387), German Americans (183), Mexican Americans (88).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oconee County. PPP loans are for Westminster.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,154
25,929 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,307
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$691M
FY 2026, $8,791 per person
How people get to work
Westminster, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.6%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home0.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Westminster, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
540
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
63
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
61.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Westminster, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.3%
U.S. 11.1% +4.2 pts
Cities near Westminster
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West UnionTown | 6.9 mi | 0.8 |
| WalhallaCity | 7 mi | 3.9 |
| SenecaCity | 8 mi | 8.4 |
| South UnionCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.6 |
| Chickasaw PointCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2.2 |
| UticaCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.1 |
| NewryCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Gumlog, GACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 13.5 |
| LongcreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Fair PlayCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.8 |
| Avalon, GATown | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| Martin, GATown | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| Keowee KeyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| Clemson UniversityCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| Toccoa, GACity | 15 mi | 9.4 |
| TamasseeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Westminster, SC in?
- Westminster is in Oconee County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Westminster, SC?
- About 2,521 people live in Westminster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Westminster?
- Nearby places include West Union (6.9 mi), Walhalla (7 mi), Seneca (8 mi), South Union (8.1 mi), Chickasaw Point (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023