Living in Williams, South Carolina

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williams · Census data 2020–2024

Williams has 100 residents with a median age of 50.3. .

Williams is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Williams at a glance

Population
100
Median age
50.3State: 40.2
Homeowners
86.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
Average commute
37 min

Is Williams a good place to live?

Cons: An average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 10.8%; a poverty rate of 48%.

The weather is best in April–May and October–November.

Housing in Williams: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
48
Owner-occupied
86.8%
Renter-occupied
13.2%
Vacant
20.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1955
Average household size
2.63

Williams demographics

Population
100
Median age
50.3
Under 18
21%
65 and older
13%
Households
38
Foreign-born
3%
Veterans
1.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White70%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Black21%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williams ›

Education in Williams

8.9% of adults 25 and older in Williams have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Williams8.9%
South Carolina32.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Williams

Unemployment rate
10.8%State: 4.9%
Average commute
37 minState: 26 min
Work from home
3%
Drive alone
87.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
6.1%
Homes with broadband
78.9%

Williams vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Williams100———
Ehrhardt389$34,868$112,500$607
Walterboro5,480$56,457$183,500$965
Branchville1,084$43,182$115,300$758
Reevesville271$77,250$165,000—
St. George2,154$33,125$113,500$703
Varnville2,571$55,714$115,800$800
Hampton2,636$43,472$206,400$909
Ulmer190$90,192$161,800$1,656

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Living in Williams: FAQ

Is Williams, SC a good place to live?

Minuses: an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 10.8%; a poverty rate of 48%.

What is the median age in Williams?

The median age in Williams is 50.3 years (South Carolina: 40.2).

How long is the commute in Williams?

The average commute to work in Williams is 37 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Williams?

The unemployment rate in Williams is 10.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Williams?

8.9% of adults in Williams have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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