Woodford, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 115, Woodford'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

Woodford is a small community located in South Carolina, within Orangeburg County. The total population is 115. It ranks as the 440th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Woodford is 44.5 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 11.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Woodford is $53,750. This is 22% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.3%. This is 69% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Woodford, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Woodford is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 43.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (43.5% vs 24.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 7.4%.

Education

17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% 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 81.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Woodford, 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.