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Wellford, SC
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Living in Wellford



Wellford is a very small city located in the state of South Carolina. With a population of 3,517 people and two associated neighborhoods, Wellford is the 100th largest community in South Carolina. Wellford has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Wellford, where the median household income is $53,221.00.

Wellford real estate is some of the most expensive in South Carolina, although Wellford house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Wellford is worth considering.

Being a small city, Wellford does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.

The citizens of Wellford are slightly less educated than the national average of 21.84% for the average city or town: 15.11% of adults in Wellford have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree

The per capita income in Wellford in 2022 was $20,508, which is lower middle income relative to South Carolina, and low income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $82,032 for a family of four. However, Wellford contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Wellford is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Wellford home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Wellford residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Wellford include German, Finnish, English, African, and Irish.

The most common language spoken in Wellford is English. Other important languages spoken here include Miao/Hmong and Italian.


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