Welcome, SC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Welcome, South Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
7,719
Unemployment
6.6%
Poverty
21.5%
Median Home
$96,000
Median Income
$36,317
Median Rent
$783
Welcome SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
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Jobs
5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
6
Diversity
9.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
3
Commute
8
Welcome, SC Cost Of Living
87
Welcome's Overall Cost Of Living
Welcome's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Welcome | South Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 102 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 54 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 93 | 107 | 100 | |
Welcome, SC Photos
Source: Google Maps
Source: Google Maps
Rankings for Welcome in South Carolina
Map Of Welcome, SC
Best Places Around Welcome
1
Five Forks, SC
Population 17,844
2
Mauldin, SC
Population 25,217
3
Taylors, SC
Population 22,230
4
Simpsonville, SC
Population 22,234
5
Wade Hampton, SC
Population 20,906
6
Powdersville, SC
Population 9,632
7
Easley, SC
Population 20,923
8
Greenville, SC
Population 67,737
9
Greer, SC
Population 30,854
10
Fountain Inn, SC
Population 9,301
Population over time in Welcome
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,719 | 4.4% |
| 2018 | 7,394 | 7.3% |
| 2017 | 6,891 | 4.0% |
| 2016 | 6,629 | 3.7% |
| 2015 | 6,390 | 7.0% |
| 2014 | 5,972 | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 6,459 | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 6,688 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 6,729 | -2.6% |
| 2010 | 6,907 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Welcome
| Race | Welcome | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.8% | 63.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 28.6% | 26.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 19.0% | 5.7% | 18.0% |
Gender in Welcome
| Gender | Welcome | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.6% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 43.4% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Welcome for adults over 25
| Education | Welcome | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 19.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 1.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Welcome, South Carolina
| Income | Welcome | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.8% | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 16.6% | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.2% | 10.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 22.1% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.4% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3.1% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.6% | 12.7% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.4% | 4.8% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.0% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
