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Williamston, SC

Town in Anderson County, South Carolina.

Population

4,170

Land area

3.8sq mi

People per sq mi

1,090

ZIP codes

0

Williamston and its ZIP codes

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Williamston at a glance

  • Williamston is about 6.2 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $64,389 a year, 7% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,800 (37% below South Carolina) and median rent is $899 a month.

Local data for Williamston, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Williamston, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$64,389

Poverty rate

13.5%

Median home value

$162,800

Median rent

$899/mo

Homeownership

65.0%

Bachelor's or higher

15.4%

Median age

38.9

Average commute

26.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (722), German Americans (228), Guatemalan Americans (152).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anderson County. PPP loans are for Williamston.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,229

72,704 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,021

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.5B

FY 2026, $7,186 per person

Anderson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Williamston, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.8%
  • Carpooled15.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.1%

Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Williamston, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

859

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

118

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 31°F

48.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Williamston, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.4%

U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts

Diabetes

13.4%

U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts

Smoking

16.0%

U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.5%

U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts

Cities near Williamston

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
West PelzerTown1.7 mi0.6
PelzerTown2 mi1
Ware PlaceCensus-designated place5.1 mi0.9
PiedmontCensus-designated place6.4 mi8.6
BeltonCity6.5 mi3.8
Golden GroveCensus-designated place8 mi5.8
PowdersvilleCensus-designated place11 mi13.8
AndersonCity12 mi16
GanttCensus-designated place12 mi9.8
NorthlakeCensus-designated place12 mi4.1
ConesteeCensus-designated place12 mi1.1
Honea PathTown13 mi3.5
PrincetonCensus-designated place14 mi0.8
WelcomeCensus-designated place14 mi4.6
DuneanCensus-designated place14 mi1.6
MauldinCity14 mi12.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Williamston, SC in?
Williamston is in Anderson County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Williamston, SC?
About 4,170 people live in Williamston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Williamston?
Nearby places include West Pelzer (1.7 mi), Pelzer (2 mi), Ware Place (5.1 mi), Piedmont (6.4 mi), Belton (6.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023