Population 8,540 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Winnsboro
Household size in Winnsboro
| Period | Winnsboro | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.21 | 2.46 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.42 | −0.05 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Winnsboro are small: just 2.21 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.64, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Winnsboro
| Period | Winnsboro | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 37.1 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.6 | 37.8 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.5 | 38.6 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.6 | 39.4 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.0 | +2.3 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
Winnsboro skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 38.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Winnsboro
| Period | Winnsboro | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 13.2% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 13.4% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 12.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 12.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Winnsboro: 18.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Winnsboro has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of South Carolina cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Winnsboro
Renters in Winnsboro
| Period | Winnsboro | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.4% | 31.2% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.6% | 32.8% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.1% | 32.1% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.5% | 30.6% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Winnsboro than nationally: 38.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About six in ten owners (58.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.0 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Winnsboro
| Period | Winnsboro | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 10.7% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 12.0% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 11.8% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 10.3% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.1% of the housing in Winnsboro, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.7 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Winnsboro
| Period | Winnsboro | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1984 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1990 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Winnsboro are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the Columbia area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1990. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Winnsboro
| Period | Winnsboro | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $650 | $831 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $678 | $908 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $769 | $1,021 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,067 | $1,285 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$417 | +$453 | +$514 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Winnsboro costs $1,067 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $417 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 32.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Winnsboro
Bachelor's degrees in Winnsboro
| Period | Winnsboro | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 31.5% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 31.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 34.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 35.9% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Winnsboro: 13.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Winnsboro
| Period | Winnsboro | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.1% | 88.1% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.4% | 88.7% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.2% | 90.2% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.2% | 91.4% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Winnsboro never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.1 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Winnsboro
| Period | Winnsboro | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 7.6% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 6.0% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Winnsboro: 7.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Winnsboro compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnsboro | 2.21 | 45.6 | 18.0% | 38.5% | 17.1% | 1982 | $1,067 | 13.8% | 85.2% | 7.2% |
| Monticello | 2.08 | 61.0 | 3.4% | 1.7% | 16.9% | 1983 | $974 | 7.7% | 88.8% | 12.1% |
| Simpson | 2.53 | 43.4 | 7.0% | 20.8% | 12.9% | 1986 | $957 | 18.0% | 82.6% | 9.2% |
| Lebanon | 2.38 | 41.2 | 15.4% | 15.0% | 12.9% | 1977 | $1,162 | 13.8% | 95.5% | 4.7% |
| Rion | 2.34 | 51.4 | 6.0% | 14.1% | 9.5% | 1988 | $1,271 | 12.9% | 88.7% | 5.4% |
| Jenkinsville | 2.07 | 45.3 | 17.0% | 16.0% | 20.5% | 1990 | $1,363 | 16.0% | 87.9% | 10.6% |
| Smallwood | 2.38 | 48.7 | 4.8% | 10.4% | 12.6% | 1986 | $953 | 20.4% | 86.2% | 4.0% |
| Richtex | 2.20 | 47.2 | 13.2% | 22.0% | 12.7% | 1990 | $1,245 | 30.8% | 92.2% | 15.9% |
| Blair | 2.36 | 48.1 | 3.1% | 15.2% | 30.8% | 1986 | $839 | 14.6% | 78.3% | 4.8% |
| Ridgeway | 2.12 | 53.6 | 8.3% | 16.5% | 15.6% | 1990 | $981 | 21.4% | 84.2% | 5.5% |
| Salem Crossroads | 2.80 | 47.6 | 1.2% | 15.2% | 24.1% | 1983 | $831 | 9.0% | 81.3% | 7.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Winnsboro. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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