Walhalla
City in Oconee County, South Carolina
Walhalla is a city in Oconee County, South Carolina, with 4,072 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,033 ft (315 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Union, 1.1 miles SE.
- 4,072residents (2020 Census)
- 1,033 ftelevation · 315 m
- 4.0 sq miland area · 10.2 km²
- 1,030 / sq mipopulation density
- 29691ZIP code
About Walhalla
Walhalla is a city in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States. Designated in 1868 as the county seat, it lies within the area of the Blue Ridge Escarpment, an area of transition between mountains and piedmont, and contains numerous waterfalls. It is located 16 miles (26 km) from Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina.
This European-American city was founded in 1850, long after the Indian Removal of the Cherokee in 1838. Early residents were predominantly German immigrants who had been refugees from the German revolutions of 1848-1849. Some English and Scotch-Irish farmers also settled here. During the Reconstruction era, when Oconee County was organized in 1868, the state legislature designated Walhalla as its county seat.
While its population was 4,072 as of the 2020 census, "Walhalla" is used both colloquially and practically to refer to a larger area than is within city limits, often being expanded to the whole 29691 zip code. This larger area has a higher, more spread-out population.
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Living in Walhalla
- Median household income
- $36,327
- Median home value
- $171,900
- Median rent
- $669/mo
- Median age
- 40.9
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Walhalla had 4,072 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,072 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,030 per sq mi (398 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Walhalla at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Oconee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,072 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.95 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7695° N, 83.0555° W |
| ZIP code | 29691 |
| Official website | oconeecountry.com/walhalla.html |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4574095 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Walhalla
- West Union1.1 mi SE
- Westminster7.4 mi S
- Seneca8.0 mi SE
- Tamassee8.0 mi N
- Newry8.6 mi E
- Keowee Key8.9 mi NE
- Salem9.4 mi NE
- Utica9.8 mi SE
- Longcreek11.4 mi W
- Clemson University14.1 mi SE
- Six Mile14.1 mi E
- South Union14.5 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Walhalla
What county is Walhalla in?
Walhalla is in Oconee County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Walhalla, SC?
4,072 people lived in Walhalla at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Walhalla, SC?
The ZIP code of Walhalla is 29691.
What is the elevation of Walhalla?
1,033 feet (315 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Walhalla?
West Union (1.1 mi), Westminster (7.4 mi), Seneca (8.0 mi), Tamassee (8.0 mi), Newry (8.6 mi).
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