Welcome is a CDP located in Anderson County South Carolina. Welcome has a 2024 population of 7,234. Welcome is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually but its population has decreased by -6.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,743 in 2020.
The average household income in Welcome is $97,406 with a poverty rate of 7.03%. The median age in Welcome is 36.4 years: 34.9 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Welcome was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,422 | 46% |
| Black or African American | 2,220 | 29.84% |
| Other race | 1,210 | 16.27% |
| Two or more races | 568 | 7.64% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,050 | 2.44 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Non Family | 1,103 | 1.16 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Married | 935 | 3.58 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Male | 541 | 2.87 | 95.4 | 4.6 |
| Female | 471 | 2.66 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
67.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 443 | 8.8% |
| Associates Degree | 819 | 16.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 969 | 19.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 52 | 1.03% |
| High School Graduate | 1,281 | 25.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 388 | 7.71% |
| Some College | 1,082 | 21.49% |
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 | 2,233 | 1,976 | 729 |
| Black | 1,528 | 1,301 | 144 |
| Hispanic | 1,104 | 757 | 148 |
| Other Race | 736 | 482 | 73 |
| 2+ Races | 417 | 371 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 88.97%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 32.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $32,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,708 | $44,926 | $36,157 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,477 | $31,168 | $28,306 |
| Overall | $45,301 | $52,363 | $35,257 |
| Some College | $51,544 | $59,708 | $34,336 |
$45,301
Average Earnings
$52,363
Average Male
$35,257
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.69% of Welcome residents speak only English, while 19.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,231 | 219 | 6.78% |
| Black | 2,220 | 145 | 6.53% |
| Hispanic | 1,652 | 123 | 7.45% |
| Other | 1,210 | 72 | 5.95% |
| Multiple | 568 | 62 | 10.92% |
7.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.3%
Male Poverty Rate
9.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Welcome is Multiple, with 10.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Welcome is Other, with 5.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.95% |
| Some College | 8.73% |
| High School | 5.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 41.27% |
| Female Employed | 5.5% |
| Male Employed | 0.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,367 | $112,278 |
| Households | $61,948 | $97,406 |
| Married Families | $75,298 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,293 | $66,720 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
341
Number of Veterans
231
Male Veterans
110
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 184 |
| Second Gulf War | 53 |
| Vietnam | 53 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 234 |
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 157 | 6.02% |
| 2+ Races | 157 | 34.58% |
| Black | 27 | 1.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.3%
Labor Force Participation
69.8%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
63.36%
Born in Welcome
87.93%
Native Born
12.07%
Foreign Born
6.06%
Non Citizen
6.01%
Naturalized
87.93% of Welcome residents were born in the United States, with 63.36% having been born in South Carolina. 6.06% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,234 | 41 | 0.57% |
| 2023 | 7,193 | 40 | 0.56% |
| 2022 | 7,153 | -309 | -4.14% |
| 2021 | 7,462 | -281 | -3.63% |
| 2020 | 7,743 | 24 | 0.31% |
| 2019 | 7,719 | 325 | 4.4% |
| 2018 | 7,394 | 503 | 7.3% |
| 2017 | 6,891 | 262 | 3.95% |
| 2016 | 6,629 | 239 | 3.74% |
| 2015 | 6,390 | 418 | 7% |
| 2014 | 5,972 | -487 | -7.54% |
| 2013 | 6,459 | -229 | -3.42% |
| 2012 | 6,688 | -41 | -0.61% |
| 2011 | 6,729 | 61 | 0.91% |
| 2010 | 6,668 | 0 | 0% |