Watts Mills, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Union County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,250
Population
991/sq mi density
$47,192
Median Income
$16,079 per capita
$818
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$47,192 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,250
Census 2023
Population Density
991
per square mile
Land Area
0.9
square miles (2.3 km²)
Median Age
29.5 yrs
24% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 51.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 11.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 34.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
51.2%
Black
11.7%
Hispanic
34.9%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 81.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 9.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 8.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
81.9%
Spanish
9.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
28.0%
Veterans
4.1%
32% below US avg (6%)
Disability
7.5%
42% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
54.4%
40% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
45.6%
430% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.463
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,250 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 991 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 29.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.6% |
| Female | 49.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 51.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 81.9% |
| Spanish | 9.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 28.0% |
| Veterans | 4.1% |
| Disability | 7.5% |
| Health Insurance | 54.4% |
| Uninsured | 45.6% |
| Broadband Access | 85.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.463 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |