Wellford is a city located in Spartanburg County South Carolina. Wellford has a 2024 population of 3,718. Wellford is currently growing at a rate of 2.51% annually and its population has increased by 10.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,354 in 2020.
The average household income in Wellford is $64,260 with a poverty rate of 16%. The median age in Wellford is 31.1 years: 30.2 years for males, and 31.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wellford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,571 | 45.78% |
| Black or African American | 1,341 | 39.07% |
| Two or more races | 358 | 10.43% |
| Asian | 97 | 2.83% |
| Other race | 56 | 1.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,136 | 2.98 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Married | 405 | 3.52 | 84 | 16 |
| Female | 405 | 3.39 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Non Family | 263 | 1.19 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Male | 63 | 4.27 | 46 | 54 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.98
Average Household Size
77.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 275 | 13.83% |
| Associates Degree | 141 | 7.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 169 | 8.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 167 | 8.4% |
| High School Graduate | 731 | 36.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 1.36% |
| Some College | 478 | 24.04% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 923 | 730 | 25 |
| White | 893 | 840 | 252 |
| Hispanic | 87 | 87 | 59 |
| Other Race | 56 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Asian | 29 | 29 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,250 | $66,848 | $36,136 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,349 | $91,276 | $73,073 |
| High School Graduate | $55,332 | $62,083 | $55,226 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,885 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,250 | $65,321 | $44,500 |
| Some College | $39,625 | $0 | $37,500 |
$49,250
Average Earnings
$65,321
Average Male
$44,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.04% of Wellford residents speak only English, while 3.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,328 | 438 | 32.98% |
| White | 1,484 | 103 | 6.94% |
16%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.1%
Male Poverty Rate
10.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wellford is Black, with 32.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wellford is White, with 6.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.01% |
| High School | 26.36% |
| Some College | 8.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 3.71% |
| Male Employed | 2.34% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,150 | $71,174 |
| Households | $55,871 | $64,260 |
| Married Families | $89,650 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $34,370 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
29.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
27
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 16 | 1.71% |
| White | 11 | 1.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.6%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
76.02%
Born in Wellford
98.08%
Native Born
1.92%
Foreign Born
1.6%
Non Citizen
0.32%
Naturalized
98.08% of Wellford residents were born in the United States, with 76.02% having been born in South Carolina. 1.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,173 | 91 | 2.23% |
| 2028 | 4,082 | 91 | 2.28% |
| 2027 | 3,991 | 91 | 2.33% |
| 2026 | 3,900 | 91 | 2.39% |
| 2025 | 3,809 | 91 | 2.45% |
| 2024 | 3,718 | 91 | 2.51% |
| 2023 | 3,627 | 108 | 3.07% |
| 2022 | 3,519 | 103 | 3.02% |
| 2021 | 3,416 | 62 | 1.85% |
| 2020 | 3,354 | 635 | 23.35% |
| 2019 | 2,719 | 54 | 2.03% |
| 2018 | 2,665 | 70 | 2.7% |
| 2017 | 2,595 | 49 | 1.92% |
| 2016 | 2,546 | 36 | 1.43% |
| 2015 | 2,510 | 32 | 1.29% |
| 2014 | 2,478 | 21 | 0.85% |
| 2013 | 2,457 | 18 | 0.74% |
| 2012 | 2,439 | 17 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2,422 | 9 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 2,413 | 0 | 0% |