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Cost of living in Welcome summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Welcome. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Welcome is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Welcome is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Welcome is $242,210.
The median income in Welcome is $66,094.
Welcome's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Welcome Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Welcome | South Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 92 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 68 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 97 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Welcome, SC Weather
The average high in Welcome is 71.3° and the average low is 49.7°.
There are 76.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 50.5 inches of precipitation each year with 3.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Welcome |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 50.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Welcome Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Welcome
The current population in Welcome is 6,527. The population has decreased 5.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,527 | -12.3% |
| 2023 | 7,439 | 4.0% |
| 2022 | 7,153 | -4.1% |
| 2021 | 7,462 | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 7,743 | 0.3% |
| 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
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Welcome is:
46.5% White with 3,033 White residents.
29.0% African American with 1,892 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.2% Asian with 13 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.9% Two Or More with 255 Two Or More residents.
20.4% Hispanic with 1,334 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Welcome | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46.5% | 61.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 29.0% | 24.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 20.4% | 7.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Welcome
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Welcome is 49.3% female with 3,219 female residents.
Welcome is 50.7% male with 3,308 male residents.
| Gender | Welcome | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Welcome for adults over 25
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9.0% of adults in Welcome completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Welcome completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Welcome completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Welcome completed some college.
16.0% of adults in Welcome completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Welcome completed bachelor's degree.
1.0% of adults in Welcome completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Welcome completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Welcome completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Welcome | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 16.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 1.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Welcome, South Carolina
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9.6% of households in Welcome earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in Welcome earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.0% of households in Welcome earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.6% of households in Welcome earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.1% of households in Welcome earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.8% of households in Welcome earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.4% of households in Welcome earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.2% of households in Welcome earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.2% of households in Welcome earn $150,000 to $199,999.
16.6% of households in Welcome earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Welcome | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.6% | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.0% | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.6% | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.1% | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.8% | 17.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.2% | 16.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.2% | 8.0% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 16.6% | 8.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
