Williamston Town, South Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 3791 people, 1590 households, and 1090 families residing in the town. The population density was 1056.2 people per square mile (407.8/km˛), it is South Carolina's 102nd most densely populated town. There were 1762 housing units at an average density of 490.8 per square mile (189.5/km˛). The average household size was 2.38 persons, and the average family size was 2.91 persons. In the town the population is diverse age-wise, with 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% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males. The median age is 39.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Williamston Town was 36.7 and 42.2 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 80.8% White, 17.67% Black or African American, 0.08% American Indian, 0.11% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.69% from two or more races and 0.66% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $31458, it is 174th wealthiest town by median household income in South Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $37679, it is the 189th wealthiest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $14085, it is the 115th lowest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The median income is $20903, The median income for males was $26353 versus $16019 for females.
In 2000, 762 pupils and students, of which 385 are male and 377 are female, 20.1% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 51 nursery or pri school, 70 kindergarten, 327 elementary school, 170 high school and 144 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3791 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3791 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3796 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3817 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3819 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3820 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3831 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3849 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3876 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3919 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3964 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 14 | 37 | 51 |
| Kindergarten | 36 | 34 | 70 |
| Elementary school | 183 | 144 | 327 |
| High school | 69 | 101 | 170 |
| College or graduate school | 83 | 61 | 144 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamston town, South Carolina | $31458 | $37679 | $14085 |
| Anderson County, South Carolina | $36807 | $44229 | $18365 |
| South Carolina, United States | $37082 | $44227 | $18795 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |