Kingstree, SC

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2023 Population

3,161

1.28% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

41.5

5.87% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

34.5%

18.1% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$28,776

7.85% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$127,300

8.62% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

908

11.9% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Kingstree, SC had a population of 3.16k people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $28,776. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Kingstree, SC declined from 3,202 to 3,161, a −1.28% decrease and its median household income declined from $31,227 to $28,776, a −7.85% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kingstree, SC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (69.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (25.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.97%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.68%), and White (Hispanic) (0.221%).

None of the households in Kingstree, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.2% of the residents in Kingstree, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kingstree, SC are Williamsburg Technical College (154 degrees awarded in 2022) and Personal Touch Beauty and Barber College (5 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Kingstree, SC was $127,300, and the homeownership rate was 48%.

Most people in Kingstree, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Kingstree, SC was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Kingstree, SC is home to a population of 3.16k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.73% of Kingstree, SC residents were born outside of the country (118 people).

In 2023, there were 2.77 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.21k people) in Kingstree, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 796 White (Non-Hispanic) and 94 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.2%

2023 Citizenship

96.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.2% of Kingstree, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Kingstree, SC was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kingstree, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kingstree, SC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.21k ± 252
White (Non-Hispanic)
796 ± 240
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
94 ± 112

0.316%

Hispanic Population

10 people

0.316% of the people in Kingstree, SC are hispanic (10 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kingstree, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
58,419 ± 5,900 people
India
18,341 ± 3,319 people
Honduras
13,844 ± 2,885 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 58,419 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 18,341 and Honduras with 13,844.

Foreign-Born Population

3.73%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

118 people

5.34%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

171 people

As of 2023, 3.73% of Kingstree, SC residents (118 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kingstree, SC was 5.34%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kingstree, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
70 ± 57
Gulf War (1990s)
35 ± 50
Gulf War (2001-)
6 ± 24

Kingstree, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kingstree, SC employs 908 people. The largest industries in Kingstree, SC are Health Care & Social Assistance (140 people), Construction (138 people), and Retail Trade (136 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($83,750), Educational Services ($62,639), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,293).

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,636. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

908

2023 Value

± 236

−11.9%

1 Year decline

± 41.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Kingstree, SC declined at a rate of −11.9%, from 1.03k employees to 908 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kingstree, SC, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (128 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (112 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (93 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kingstree, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

908

2023 Value

± 236

−11.9%

1 Year decline

± 41.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Kingstree, SC declined at a rate of −11.9%, from 1.03k employees to 908 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kingstree, SC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (140 people), Construction (138 people), and Retail Trade (136 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kingstree, SC, though some of these residents may live in Kingstree, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$65,743

Median earning men ± $48,195

$31,944

Median earning women ± $13,368

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($146,250), Construction ($83,750), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($2,499).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,537), Public Administration ($30,139), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($17,167).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.26M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

Education

In 2022, universities in Kingstree, SC awarded 159 degrees. The student population of Kingstree, SC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 225 male students and 456 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kingstree, SC are Black or African American (101 and 63.5%), followed by White (54 and 34%), Unknown (4 and 2.52%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Kingstree, SC by number of degrees awarded are Williamsburg Technical College (154 and 96.9%) and Personal Touch Beauty and Barber College (5 and 3.14%).

The most popular majors in Kingstree, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (27 and 17%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (23 and 14.5%), and Welding Technology (15 and 9.43%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 681 students enrolled in Kingstree, SC, 33% men and 67% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 455 records, of which 64.2% were women and 35.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
27 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
11 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
10 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Kingstree, SC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 27 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Kingstree, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Williamsburg Technical College
154 degrees awarded
Personal Touch Beauty and Barber College
5 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Williamsburg Technical College with 154 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 41 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kingstree, SC, which is 0.347 times less than the 118 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 101 degrees mean that there were 1.87 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 54 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,608) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($192) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.688% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (892k), and Bachelors Degree (705k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kingstree, SC was $127,300 in 2023, which is 0.42 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $117,200 to $127,300, a 8.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Kingstree, SC is 48%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Kingstree, SC have an average commute time of 27.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kingstree, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$127,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$54,504

$664

Median Property Taxes

±$178

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kingstree, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kingstree, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

48%

Homeownership

2023

52.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 48% of the housing units in Kingstree, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 51.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kingstree, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9705.02
Census Tract 9705.01

The following map shows all of the places in Kingstree, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$28,776

Median Household Income

± $5,622

1.38k

Number of Households

± 284

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.38k households in Kingstree, SC declined from $28,776 from the previous year's value of $31,227.

The following chart displays the households in Kingstree, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kingstree, SC is from South Carolina.

0.464

2022 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.334% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (64.5%)
Worked At Home (13%)
Carpooled (12.7%)

In 2023, 64.5% of workers in Kingstree, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13%) and those who carpooled to work (12.7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kingstree, SC have a longer commute time (27.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.759% of the workforce in Kingstree, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kingstree, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kingstree, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kingstree, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

34.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kingstree, SC (1.01k out of 2.92k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 12 - 14, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kingstree, SC is Black, followed by White and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.3% of the population of Kingstree, SC has health coverage, with 21.3% on employee plans, 41.6% on Medicaid, 18.1% on Medicare, 7.09% on non-group plans, and 0.24% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Williamsburg County, SC see 4971 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.78% decrease from the previous year (5061 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 7621 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 762 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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4,971 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Williamsburg County, SC

Primary care physicians in Williamsburg County, SC see an average of 4,971 patients per year. This represents a 1.78% decrease from the previous year (5,061 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Williamsburg County, SC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 12.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.7%

Uninsured

21.3%

Employer Coverage

41.6%

Medicaid

18.1%

Medicare

7.09%

Non-Group

0.24%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kingstree, SC declined by 2.59% from 12% to 11.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kingstree, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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