Walhalla is a city located in Oconee County South Carolina. Walhalla has a 2024 population of 4,238. Walhalla is currently growing at a rate of 0.93% annually and its population has increased by 3.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,081 in 2020.
The average household income in Walhalla is $46,235 with a poverty rate of 33.52%. The median age in Walhalla is 44 years: 39.1 years for males, and 46.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Walhalla was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,802 | 68.31% |
| Other race | 742 | 18.09% |
| Two or more races | 430 | 10.48% |
| Black or African American | 101 | 2.46% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,572 | 2.51 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Married | 805 | 3.05 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Non Family | 417 | 1.03 | 24 | 76 |
| Female | 254 | 3.22 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Male | 96 | 2.6 | 0 | 100 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
61.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 536 | 17.52% |
| Associates Degree | 312 | 10.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 228 | 7.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 55 | 1.8% |
| High School Graduate | 1,181 | 38.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 374 | 12.23% |
| Some College | 373 | 12.19% |
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 | 2,144 | 1,710 | 250 |
| Hispanic | 525 | 103 | 33 |
| Other Race | 400 | 47 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 271 | 254 | 0 |
| Black | 101 | 59 | 0 |
| Asian | 27 | 27 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,336 | $46,155 | $17,004 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,361 | $18,633 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,457 | $40,606 | $15,833 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $47,853 |
$23,457
Average Earnings
$40,606
Average Male
$15,833
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.08% of Walhalla residents speak only English, while 21.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,524 | 636 | 25.2% |
| Hispanic | 997 | 556 | 55.77% |
| Other | 742 | 525 | 70.75% |
| Multiple | 416 | 133 | 31.97% |
33.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.2%
Male Poverty Rate
36.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walhalla is Other, with 70.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walhalla is White, with 25.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 31.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65.47% |
| High School | 17.49% |
| Some College | 11.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 78.57% |
| Male Employed | 35.44% |
| Female Employed | 34.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,083 | $55,075 |
| Households | $40,176 | $46,235 |
| Married Families | $44,922 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,489 | $20,527 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.8%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
261
Number of Veterans
189
Male Veterans
72
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 79 |
| First Gulf War | 66 |
| Second Gulf War | 44 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 110 |
| 65 to 74 | 79 |
| 75+ | 72 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 261 | 10.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.2%
Labor Force Participation
41.8%
Employment Rate
9.3%
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
47.66%
Born in Walhalla
86.25%
Native Born
13.75%
Foreign Born
11.65%
Non Citizen
2.1%
Naturalized
86.25% of Walhalla residents were born in the United States, with 47.66% having been born in South Carolina. 11.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,434 | 39 | 0.89% |
| 2028 | 4,395 | 39 | 0.9% |
| 2027 | 4,356 | 40 | 0.93% |
| 2026 | 4,316 | 39 | 0.91% |
| 2025 | 4,277 | 39 | 0.92% |
| 2024 | 4,238 | 39 | 0.93% |
| 2023 | 4,199 | 52 | 1.25% |
| 2022 | 4,147 | 41 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4,106 | 25 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 4,081 | -353 | -7.96% |
| 2019 | 4,434 | 68 | 1.56% |
| 2018 | 4,366 | 40 | 0.92% |
| 2017 | 4,326 | 45 | 1.05% |
| 2016 | 4,281 | 26 | 0.61% |
| 2015 | 4,255 | 35 | 0.83% |
| 2014 | 4,220 | 9 | 0.21% |
| 2013 | 4,211 | 8 | 0.19% |
| 2012 | 4,203 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 4,203 | -25 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 4,228 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,801 | 46 | 1.23% |
| 1990 | 3,755 | -222 | -5.58% |
| 1980 | 3,977 | 315 | 8.6% |
| 1970 | 3,662 | 231 | 6.73% |
| 1960 | 3,431 | 327 | 10.53% |
| 1950 | 3,104 | 284 | 10.07% |
| 1940 | 2,820 | -1,614 | -36.4% |