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29692

Ware Shoals, SC

Total Population
4,792
Median Household Income
$37,260
Median Home Value
$87,900
Median Rent
$700

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$37,260
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$87,900
100.2% above state median
Rent
$700
100% above state median
Median Age
35.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Ware Shoals, SC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.1%, below national average.

Poverty rate of 33.5% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$37,260
-50.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-48,274,031
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.53 people

Total Households
1,850
Family Households
38.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
41.6%
#2 Industry
Finance
18.6%
#3 Industry
Professional
11.8%
Total Employed Residents:1,369

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
13.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.3%
6 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,829
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.9%
1,907 employed
Labor Force
1,969
62 unemployed
Median Age
35.4 years
Per Capita Income
$22,637
Poverty Rate
33.5%

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