Ware Shoals
Town in Greenwood County, South Carolina

Ware Shoals is a town in Greenwood County, South Carolina, with 1,701 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 630 ft (192 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Donalds, 5.7 miles W.
- 1,701residents (2020 Census)
- 630 ftelevation · 192 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.6 km²
- 513 / sq mipopulation density
- 29692ZIP code
About Ware Shoals
Ware Shoals is a town in Abbeville, Greenwood, and Laurens counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina, along the Saluda River. At the 2020 census, the population was 1,701.
The Greenwood County portion of Ware Shoals is part of the Greenwood Micropolitan Statistical Area, while the Laurens County portion is part of the Greenville-Mauldin-Easley Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Ware Shoals
- Median household income
- $36,622
- Median home value
- $82,000
- Median rent
- $859/mo
- Median age
- 33.8
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Ware Shoals had 1,701 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,701 |
|---|---|
| Density | 513 per sq mi (198 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ware Shoals at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Greenwood County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,701 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.32 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.3878° N, 82.2433° W |
| ZIP code | 29692 |
| Official website | wareshoals.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4574680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ware Shoals
- Donalds5.7 mi W
- Hodges6.9 mi S
- Cokesbury7.0 mi S
- Princeton7.8 mi NW
- Due West9.1 mi SW
- Honea Path9.6 mi NW
- Waterloo10.8 mi E
- Coronaca12.3 mi SE
- Greenwood14.2 mi S
- Laurens14.9 mi NE
- Mountville15.2 mi E
- Cross Hill15.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ware Shoals
What county is Ware Shoals in?
Ware Shoals is in Greenwood County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Ware Shoals, SC?
1,701 people lived in Ware Shoals at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ware Shoals, SC?
The ZIP code of Ware Shoals is 29692.
What is the elevation of Ware Shoals?
630 feet (192 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ware Shoals?
Donalds (5.7 mi), Hodges (6.9 mi), Cokesbury (7.0 mi), Princeton (7.8 mi), Due West (9.1 mi).
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