Awendaw is a town located in Charleston County South Carolina. Awendaw has a 2024 population of 1,465. Awendaw is currently growing at a rate of 0.96% annually and its population has increased by 3.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,409 in 2020.
The average household income in Awendaw is $95,240 with a poverty rate of 15.88%. The median age in Awendaw is 57.6 years: 52.2 years for males, and 59 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Awendaw was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 839 | 53.3% |
| Black or African American | 732 | 46.51% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 701 | 2.25 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Married | 370 | 2.81 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Non Family | 228 | 1.13 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Female | 59 | 2.42 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 44 | 3.07 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
92.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 102 | 7.86% |
| Associates Degree | 137 | 10.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 297 | 22.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 203 | 15.65% |
| High School Graduate | 317 | 24.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48 | 3.7% |
| Some College | 193 | 14.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 660 | 631 | 361 |
| Black | 634 | 513 | 139 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 54.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,196 | $55,625 | $46,190 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,625 | $0 | $37,500 |
| High School Graduate | $47,794 | $49,559 | $22,273 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,469 | $42,005 | $37,500 |
| Some College | $35,673 | $0 | $35,865 |
$41,469
Average Earnings
$42,005
Average Male
$37,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.89% of Awendaw residents speak only English, while 1.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 732 | 214 | 29.23% |
| White | 839 | 36 | 4.29% |
15.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.86%
Male Poverty Rate
17.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Awendaw is Black, with 29.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Awendaw is White, with 4.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 54.89% |
| Some College | 15.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Male Employed | 5.9% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.05% |
| Female Employed | 1.91% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,750 | $122,674 |
| Households | $70,781 | $95,240 |
| Married Families | $115,741 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,446 | $34,949 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.0%
Male Marriage Rate
55.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
133
Number of Veterans
133
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Vietnam | 31 |
| Korea | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 49 |
| 75+ | 45 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 70 | 10.4% |
| White | 63 | 8.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.6%
Labor Force Participation
45%
Employment Rate
11.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.03%
Born in Awendaw
99.36%
Native Born
0.64%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
0.51%
Naturalized
99.36% of Awendaw residents were born in the United States, with 67.03% having been born in South Carolina. 0.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,535 | 14 | 0.92% |
| 2028 | 1,521 | 14 | 0.93% |
| 2027 | 1,507 | 14 | 0.94% |
| 2026 | 1,493 | 14 | 0.95% |
| 2025 | 1,479 | 14 | 0.96% |
| 2024 | 1,465 | 14 | 0.96% |
| 2023 | 1,451 | 22 | 1.54% |
| 2022 | 1,429 | 13 | 0.92% |
| 2021 | 1,416 | 7 | 0.5% |
| 2020 | 1,409 | -144 | -9.27% |
| 2019 | 1,553 | 8 | 0.52% |
| 2018 | 1,545 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 1,547 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 1,544 | 26 | 1.71% |
| 2015 | 1,518 | 25 | 1.67% |
| 2014 | 1,493 | 15 | 1.01% |
| 2013 | 1,478 | 16 | 1.09% |
| 2012 | 1,462 | 20 | 1.39% |
| 2011 | 1,442 | 23 | 1.62% |
| 2010 | 1,419 | 0 | 0% |