Wilkinson Heights is a CDP located in Orangeburg County South Carolina. Wilkinson Heights has a 2024 population of 1,823. Wilkinson Heights is currently declining at a rate of -2.57% annually and its population has decreased by -2.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,863 in 2020.
The average household income in Wilkinson Heights is $43,063 with a poverty rate of 34.86%. The median age in Wilkinson Heights is 31.8 years: 33.9 years for males, and 31.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wilkinson Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,581 | 85.32% |
| White | 272 | 14.68% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 978 | 1.89 | 28.7 | 71.3 |
| Non Family | 637 | 1.07 | 27.9 | 72.1 |
| Female | 185 | 3.19 | 34.1 | 65.9 |
| Male | 96 | 4.36 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 60 | 2.75 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
3.28
Average Family Size
1.89
Average Household Size
28.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 342 | 27.69% |
| Associates Degree | 106 | 8.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 90 | 7.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 1.94% |
| High School Graduate | 388 | 31.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 4.78% |
| Some College | 226 | 18.3% |
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 | 1,154 | 805 | 85 |
| Hispanic | 81 | 29 | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 69.76%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 35.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,836 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,000 | $0 | $60,000 |
| High School Graduate | $16,929 | $0 | $17,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,888 | $46,964 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,534 | $38,147 | $21,500 |
| Some College | $21,818 | $0 | $0 |
$26,534
Average Earnings
$38,147
Average Male
$21,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.08% of Wilkinson Heights residents speak only English, while 8.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,581 | 613 | 38.77% |
| Hispanic | 259 | 20 | 7.72% |
| White | 13 | 13 | 100% |
34.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.99%
Male Poverty Rate
36.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wilkinson Heights is White, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wilkinson Heights is Hispanic, with 7.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 61.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63.59% |
| High School | 42.53% |
| Some College | 24.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 56.25% |
| Female Employed | 30.55% |
| Male Employed | 6.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,709 | $87,061 |
| Households | $22,714 | $43,063 |
| Married Families | $65,147 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,313 | $19,510 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
9.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
11.0%
Male Marriage Rate
8.5%
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
68
Number of Veterans
49
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 68 | 5.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
33.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47%
Labor Force Participation
41.2%
Employment Rate
12.4%
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
81.06%
Born in Wilkinson Heights
97.36%
Native Born
2.64%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.64%
Naturalized
97.36% of Wilkinson Heights residents were born in the United States, with 81.06% having been born in South Carolina. 0% 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 | 1,823 | -48 | -2.57% |
| 2023 | 1,871 | -48 | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 1,919 | -76 | -3.81% |
| 2021 | 1,995 | 132 | 7.09% |
| 2020 | 1,863 | 243 | 15% |
| 2019 | 1,620 | 74 | 4.79% |
| 2018 | 1,546 | -219 | -12.41% |
| 2017 | 1,765 | -646 | -26.79% |
| 2016 | 2,411 | -312 | -11.46% |
| 2015 | 2,723 | 209 | 8.31% |
| 2014 | 2,514 | 17 | 0.68% |
| 2013 | 2,497 | 147 | 6.26% |
| 2012 | 2,350 | 77 | 3.39% |
| 2011 | 2,273 | -220 | -8.82% |
| 2010 | 2,493 | 0 | 0% |