Walterboro, SC is a small town located in Colleton County with a population of 5,514 people as of 2018. It has a population density of 781 people per square mile, which is lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Walterboro is home to many local businesses such as Thomas and Son’s Tires, Quality Cleaners and The Back Porch Cafe. Year-round outdoor activities include going fishing on nearby Lake Moultrie or visiting the Colleton State Park for camping or canoeing. There are also many organizations in Walterboro such as the Fourth Friday Festival and the Historic Downtown Group that provide locals with an opportunity to get together and socialize throughout the year. Local sporting events include high school baseball games at Ritter Field or college basketball games at CofC Field House.
The population in Walterboro is 5,514. There are 806 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Walterboro is 36.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Walterboro is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Walterboro
- 39.5% are married
- 12.3% are divorced
- 12.6% are married with children
- 47.3% have children, but are single
Race in Walterboro
- 43.7% are White
- 53.5% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander