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Williston town, SC

ZIP 29853 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 29853

29853 has a population of 6,011 with a median age of 39.7 yrs (47.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
55.9%-9% vs US avg
x
Black
42.2%+240% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
1.3%-93% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.8%+13% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.6%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
17.6%+8% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.8%+25% vs US avg
x
High school
36.2%+38% vs US avg
x
Some college
36.6%+27% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.4%-60% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
37.2%-23% vs US avg
x
Never married
36.4%+8% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
14.5%
x
Diversity Index
51/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
24.4%+113% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
12.5%-10% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.0%+49% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+12% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
25.4%+213% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishScottish

Health & Community Indicators in 29853

Poverty Rate
24.4%+113% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.0%+49% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
12.5%-10% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
25.4%+213% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+12% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.7%+8% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
21.0%+79% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population6,011
Median age39.7
Poverty rate24.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White55.9%
Hispanic1.3%
Black42.2%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born12.5%