Williamston, South Carolina

Williamston is a town in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 3,934 at the 2010 census.[3][4]

Williamston, South Carolina
Town
Top, left to right: Downtown Williamston, the grave of West Allen William (founder of Williamston) in Williamston Springs Mineral Park, water tower at the Williamston Mill, Williamston Municipal Center
Location of Williamston, South Carolina
Coordinates: 34°37′4″N 82°28′45″W
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Carolina
CountyAnderson
Area
 • Total3.7 sq mi (9.5 km2)
 • Land3.6 sq mi (9.4 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation
814 ft (248 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total3,934
 • Density1,080/sq mi (417.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
29697
Area code(s)864
FIPS code45-77875[1]
GNIS feature ID1251452[2]
Websitewww.williamstonsc.us

Geography

Williamston is located in northeastern Anderson County at 34°37′4″N 82°28′45″W (34.617699, -82.479256).[5] The twin towns of Pelzer and West Pelzer are 2 miles (3 km) to the north. Anderson, the county seat, is 15 miles (24 km) to the southwest.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.7 square miles (9.5 km2), of which 3.6 square miles (9.4 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 1.01%, is water.[6]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1890935—
19009916.0%
19101,95797.5%
19202,32218.7%
19302,235−3.7%
19402,50912.3%
19502,78210.9%
19603,72133.8%
19703,9917.3%
19804,3108.0%
19903,876−10.1%
20003,791−2.2%
20103,9343.8%
Est. 20184,216[7]7.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

At the 2000 census there were 3,791 people in 1,590 households, including 1,090 families, in the town. The population density was 1,056.2 people per square mile (407.7/km²). There were 1,762 housing units at an average density of 490.9 per square mile (189.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 80.80% White, 17.67% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.66% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.74%.[1]

Of the 1,590 households 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 28.8% of households were one person and 14.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.91.

The age distribution was 22.8% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.

The median household income was $31,458 and the median family income was $37,679. Males had a median income of $30,585 versus $21,771 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,085. About 9.4% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Public schools in the Pelzer/Williamston/West Pelzer area are administered by Anderson District One. The public elementary schools in Anderson district one are Cedar Grove Elementary, Powdersville Elementary, Concrete Primary, Spearman Elementary, Hunt Meadows Elementary, West Pelzer Elementary, Palmetto Elementary, and Wren Elementary. The Middle schools are Palmetto Middle, Wren Middle, and Powdersville Middle. High schools are; Palmetto High School, Palmetto High Freshman Academy, Powdersville High School, Wren High School, and Wren High School Freshman Academy.[9]

Willimaston has a public library, a branch of the Anderson County Library System.[10]

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. 2016.
  4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2017-11-18.
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Williamston town, South Carolina". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  7. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved October 27, 2019.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. "Schools / Primary & Elementary Schools". Anderson1.k12.sc.us. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  10. "South Carolina libraries and archives". SCIWAY. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
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