Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Ward, SC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

284

Median Agei

35.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

55.3%157

White

37.7%107

Hispanic/Latino

7%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%5

High School Diploma

33.1%56

Some College (<1 yr)

1.8%3

Some College (1+ yr)

5.3%9

Associate's Degree

12.4%21

Bachelor's Degree

3%5

Master's Degree

5.9%10

Doctorate

1.2%2

HS or Higher

65.7%

BA or Higher

10.1%

Graduate+

7.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$115,600

Median Renti

$795

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

45.7%37

Renter-Occupied

54.3%44

Total Units

Homeownership

45.7%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

8.1%3

$50K–$100K

21.6%8

$100K–$150K

35.1%13

$150K–$200K

29.7%11

$1M+

5.4%2

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

1.1%1

1990–1999

7.9%7

1980–1989

18%16

1970–1979

23.6%21

1960–1969

7.9%7

1950–1959

6.7%6

1940–1949

4.5%4

1939 or earlier

30.3%27

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

44.4%36

Electricity

43.2%35

Fuel Oil

6.2%5

Other

4.9%4

Wood

1.2%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,625

Mean Household Incomei

$66,914

Per Capita Incomei

$21,220

Poverty Ratei

35.2%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

142

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.2%5

$15K–$20K

12.3%10

$20K–$25K

3.7%3

$25K–$30K

8.6%7

$30K–$35K

16%13

$45K–$50K

1.2%1

$50K–$60K

3.7%3

$60K–$75K

8.6%7

$75K–$100K

17.3%14

$100K–$125K

14.8%12

$150K–$200K

4.9%4

$200K+

2.5%2

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

207%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

131

Avg. Commutei

39.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

138

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

19(9.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

77.5%Insured

22.5%Uninsured