Wisacky, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 149, Wisacky's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Wisacky is a small community located in South Carolina, within Lee County. The total population is 149. It ranks as the 427th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wisacky is 41.7 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. With 28.2% of the population under 18, Wisacky has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wisacky is $52,333. This is 25% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.7%. This is 52% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Wisacky, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $102,800. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $259,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Wisacky is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wisacky has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 88.6% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 11.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (11.4%) is well below the state average of 61.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (88.6% vs 24.6%).

Education

29.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 29.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wisacky, 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.