The Town FilesWilliamsburg County, South Carolina
30,282 people. The median home is worth $104,500 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $46,213.
Towns in Williamsburg County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingstree | 3,244 | $177,000 | $26,322 | 42.3 |
| Hemingway | 504 | $172,300 | $52,500 | 42.0 |
People and housing
| Williamsburg County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $104,500 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $765 | $937 |
| Median household income | $46,213 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 43.2 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.4% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.3% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
6,318 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,566 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 269 storm events in Williamsburg County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Williamsburg County has been included in 30 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
| November 21, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4677: Hurricane Ian |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).