Winnsboro, SC

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    2024 Population
    3,322
    US Senator
    Lindsey Graham
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tim Scott
    Republican Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.8%
    47.5% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $37,434
    5.01% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $132,400
    8.35% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,467
    14% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Winnsboro, 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.

    99.9% of the residents in Winnsboro, SC are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Winnsboro, SC was $132,400, and the homeownership rate was 50.6%.

    Most people in Winnsboro, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Winnsboro, SC was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Winnsboro, SC is home to a population of 3.32k people, from which 99.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.23% of Winnsboro, SC residents were born outside of the country (41 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.25 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.21k people) in Winnsboro, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 984 White (Non-Hispanic) and 80 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.9% of Winnsboro, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Winnsboro, SC was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Winnsboro, SC
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      2.21k ± 259
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      984 ± 245
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      80 ± 116
    2.83%
    Hispanic Population
    94 people

    In 2024, there were 2.25 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.21k people) in Winnsboro, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 984 White (Non-Hispanic) and 80 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.83% of the people in Winnsboro, SC are hispanic (94 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Winnsboro, SC as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      65,146 ± 6,228 people
    2. India
      21,511 ± 3,594 people
    3. Colombia
      15,785 ± 3,080 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 65,146 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 21,511 and Colombia with 15,785.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.23%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    41 people
    1.26%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    42 people

    As of 2024, 1.23% of Winnsboro, SC residents (41 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Winnsboro, SC was 1.26%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      64 ± 71
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      28 ± 33
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      9 ± 24

    Winnsboro, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.29 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Winnsboro, SC.

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    Health

    96.9% of the population of Winnsboro, SC has health coverage, with 34.2% on employee plans, 33.9% on Medicaid, 9.99% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 4.79% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1,485 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,485 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1682 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 437 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 38.2% were men and 61.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.7% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 38.2% were men and 61.8% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    3.07%
    Uninsured
    34.2%
    Employer Coverage
    33.9%
    Medicaid
    9.99%
    Medicare
    14.1%
    Non-Group
    4.79%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Winnsboro, SC declined by 18.2% from 3.75% to 3.07%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Winnsboro, SC employs 1.47k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Winnsboro, SC were Manufacturing (425 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (233 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (133 people), and the highest paying industries were Construction ($58,281), Other Services Except Public Administration ($58,125), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,071).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.47k
    2024 Value
    ± 319
    14%
    1 Year growth
    ± 29.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Winnsboro, SC grew at a rate of 14%, from 1.29k employees to 1.47k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Winnsboro, SC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (312 people), Production Occupations (305 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (162 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Winnsboro, SC.

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    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.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.47k
    2024 Value
    ± 319
    14%
    1 Year growth
    ± 29.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Winnsboro, SC grew at a rate of 14%, from 1.29k employees to 1.47k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Winnsboro, SC, are Manufacturing (425 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (233 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (133 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Winnsboro, SC, though some of these residents may live in Winnsboro, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $31,065
    Median earning men ± $16,954
    $28,942
    Median earning women ± $3,813

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($58,281), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,071), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,500).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($27,083), Manufacturing ($22,137), and Retail Trade ($18,317).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.4%), followed by Other (0.595%).

    Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Winnsboro, SC. Showing the available data for South Carolina.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (40.4%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.595%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.4%), followed by Other (0.595%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from South Carolina

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    Lindsey Graham
    Senator from South Carolina2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2003
    Tim Scott
    Senator from South Carolina3
    Assumed office on January 2, 2013
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

    Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Winnsboro, SC was $132,400 in 2024, which is 0.398 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $122,200 to $132,400, a 8.35% increase. The homeownership rate in Winnsboro, SC is 50.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Winnsboro, SC have an average commute time of 26.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Winnsboro, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $132,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$48,422
    $726
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$191

    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 Winnsboro, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    50.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 50.6% of the housing units in Winnsboro, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.3%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $37,434
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,626
    1.44k
    Number of Households
    ± 289

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.44k households in Winnsboro, SC grew to $37,434 from the previous year's value of $35,649.

    The following chart displays the households in Winnsboro, 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 $35k - $40k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Winnsboro, SC is from South Carolina.
    0.462
    2024 Wage GINI in South Carolina
    0.464
    2023 Wage GINI in South Carolina

    In 2024, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.296% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (71.1%)
    2. Worked At Home (13.5%)
    3. Carpooled (12.9%)

    In 2024, 71.1% of workers in Winnsboro, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.5%) and those who carpooled to work (12.9%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    26.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Winnsboro, SC have a shorter commute time (26.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.12% of the workforce in Winnsboro, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Winnsboro, SC (424 out of 3.32k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

    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.

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