Kingstree, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Kingstree is a small community located in South Carolina, within Williamsburg County. The total population is 3,132. It ranks as the 145th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kingstree is 42.3 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 11.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kingstree is $26,322. This is 62% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 67% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 33.9%. This is 141% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 39% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $177,000. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 48.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% lower than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kingstree is Black or African American, making up 71.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 22.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (22.5%) is well below the state average of 61.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (71.5% vs 24.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.5% vs 1.8%).

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Kingstree, South Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.