Winnsboro is a town located in Fairfield County South Carolina. Winnsboro has a 2024 population of 3,230. Winnsboro is currently declining at a rate of -1.04% annually and its population has decreased by -4.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,366 in 2020.
The average household income in Winnsboro is $38,684 with a poverty rate of 28.71%. The median age in Winnsboro is 34.2 years: 31.2 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Winnsboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,224 | 68.66% |
| White | 969 | 29.92% |
| Other race | 46 | 1.42% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,331 | 2.38 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Female | 576 | 3.02 | 30.2 | 69.8 |
| Non Family | 397 | 0 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Married | 358 | 2.86 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
54.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 268 | 13.1% |
| Associates Degree | 18 | 0.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 131 | 6.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 180 | 8.8% |
| High School Graduate | 901 | 44.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68 | 3.32% |
| Some College | 480 | 23.46% |
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 | 1,309 | 1,022 | 29 |
| White | 691 | 642 | 282 |
| Other Race | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 46 | 46 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 40.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,336 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,321 | $0 | $46,036 |
| High School Graduate | $26,157 | $35,962 | $25,129 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $3,719 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $30,272 | $36,285 | $26,954 |
| Some College | $31,506 | $0 | $31,009 |
$30,272
Average Earnings
$36,285
Average Male
$26,954
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.14% of Winnsboro residents speak only English, while 2.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,224 | 819 | 36.83% |
| White | 969 | 65 | 6.71% |
| Other | 46 | 46 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 46 | 100% |
28.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.7%
Male Poverty Rate
26.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Winnsboro is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Winnsboro is White, with 6.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 38.18% |
| Some College | 33.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.51% |
| Female Employed | 14.07% |
| Male Employed | 6.19% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $32,026 | $43,750 |
| Households | $31,194 | $38,684 |
| Married Families | $50,885 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,481 | $26,767 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.2%
Male Marriage Rate
25.1%
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
171
Number of Veterans
131
Male Veterans
40
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 55 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 63 |
| 55 to 64 | 46 |
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109 | 15.01% |
| Other Race | 46 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 100% |
| Black | 16 | 1.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.2%
Labor Force Participation
46.7%
Employment Rate
10.6%
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
79.35%
Born in Winnsboro
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Winnsboro residents were born in the United States, with 79.35% 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 Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,060 | -34 | -1.1% |
| 2028 | 3,094 | -34 | -1.09% |
| 2027 | 3,128 | -34 | -1.08% |
| 2026 | 3,162 | -34 | -1.06% |
| 2025 | 3,196 | -34 | -1.05% |
| 2024 | 3,230 | -34 | -1.04% |
| 2023 | 3,264 | -12 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 3,276 | -50 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 3,326 | -40 | -1.19% |
| 2020 | 3,366 | 187 | 5.88% |
| 2019 | 3,179 | -21 | -0.66% |
| 2018 | 3,200 | -42 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 3,242 | -30 | -0.92% |
| 2016 | 3,272 | -52 | -1.56% |
| 2015 | 3,324 | -46 | -1.36% |
| 2014 | 3,370 | -44 | -1.29% |
| 2013 | 3,414 | -47 | -1.36% |
| 2012 | 3,461 | -36 | -1.03% |
| 2011 | 3,497 | -51 | -1.44% |
| 2010 | 3,548 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,599 | 124 | 3.57% |
| 1990 | 3,475 | 556 | 19.05% |
| 1980 | 2,919 | -492 | -14.42% |
| 1970 | 3,411 | -68 | -1.95% |
| 1960 | 3,479 | 212 | 6.49% |
| 1950 | 3,267 | 86 | 2.7% |
| 1940 | 3,181 | 121 | 3.95% |