Town · South Carolina
Kingstree, South Carolina
Kingstree, town, in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. Kingstree had 3,022 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,244 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,132 (±17). GEOID 4538590.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,022
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,244 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,132 ±17
Median household income
$26,322
±$7,495 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$177,000
±$71,758 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$546
±$63 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
Where is Kingstree and what county is it in?
Kingstree is a town in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It covers 3.2 square miles of land, 1,020 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Kingstree, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,022 people lived in Kingstree on July 1, 2025, down 6.8% since 2020, while South Carolina grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 3,244 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,132 (±17).
| Measure | Kingstree | Williamsburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,132 ±17 | 30,282 | +36 |
| Households | 1,297 ±147 | 12,291 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.19 ±0.25 | 2.33 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,616 ±151 | 14,907 | no clear change |
Kingstree's population since 2000
From 3,496 in 2000 to 3,022 in 2025: down 13.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Kingstree as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Kingstree?
The median resident of Kingstree is 42.3 years old; 25.4% are under 18 and 21.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 71.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 22.5%.
| Measure | Kingstree | Williamsburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3 ±7.9 | 43.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.4% ±5.6 pts | 19.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.4% ±6.0 pts | 22.7% | – |
| Male | 45.5% ±6.3 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 22.5% ±6.6 pts | 32.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 71.5% ±6.7 pts | 63.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±3.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.3% ±2.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.9% ±2.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.6% ±2.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 30.8% ±9.6 pts | 19.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.8% ±5.4 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.8% ±5.7 pts | 85.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.9% ±6.5 pts | 17.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.9% ±4.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.4% ±7.5 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Kingstree earn?
Half of Kingstree's 1,297 households earn less than $26,322 a year (±$7,495), against $46,213 in Williamsburg County and $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $34,087 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 33.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kingstree | Williamsburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $26,322 ±$7,495 | $46,213 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $61,407 ±$31,822 | $59,459 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,785 ±$12,227 | $25,713 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 33.9% ±9.2 pts | 23.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 36.8% ±14.1 pts | 26.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 44.6% ±10.6 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 82.9% ±9.5 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 70.6% ±8.7 pts | 76.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Kingstree?
Owners occupy 48.3% of Kingstree's occupied homes and renters 51.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $177,000 by its owner (±$71,758). The median renter pays $546 a month including utilities, and 33.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kingstree | Williamsburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $177,000 ±$71,758 | $104,500 | +$84,206 |
| Median gross rent | $546 ±$63 | $765 | −$201 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.8% ±17.7 pts | 44.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,092 ±$148 | $1,207 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 48.3% ±9.6 pts | 76.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 51.7% ±9.6 pts | 23.6% | – |
| Housing units | 1,616 ±151 | 14,907 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.9% ±8.2 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 52.1% ±8.8 pts | 53.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% ±4.7 pts | 39.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.5% ±4.0 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.0% ±5.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 38.4% ±11.4 pts | 12.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Kingstree building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Kingstree in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.7 per 1,000 residents against 8.2 across South Carolina.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Kingstree work and get to work?
63.2% of Kingstree's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 26.8 minutes.
| Measure | Kingstree | Williamsburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 36.5% ±9.5 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% ±7.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 63.2% ±13.7 pts | 81.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 16.8% ±10.8 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.8% ±5.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.4% ±4.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.9% ±11.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.8 min ±6.4 | 31.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Kingstree?
1 census tract lies mostly in Kingstree, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9706.01Williamsburg County | 2,535 | $41,799 |
| Tract 9705.02Williamsburg County | 3,578 | $37,604 |
| Tract 9706.02Williamsburg County | 2,187 | $66,339 |
| Tract 9705.01Williamsburg County | 3,052 | $35,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Kingstree) · Census block assignment files
How does Kingstree compare with other places in South Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Kingstree is the 6,318th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 90th-most populous of 271 in South Carolina.
Kingstree ranks 241st of 248 places in South Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 90th | 271 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 145th | 149 |
| Residents per square mile | 120th | 261 |
| Median household income | 241st | 248 |
| Per capita income | 158th | 259 |
| Median home value | 147th | 248 |
| Median gross rent | 230th | 235 |
| Poverty rate | 25th | 214 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 149th | 226 |
| Median age | 73rd | 261 |
| Owner-occupied share | 223rd | 258 |
| Travel time to work | 85th | 261 |
Kingstree's figures with every place in South Carolina (CSV)
Every place in South Carolina, sortable · Compare Kingstree with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Kingstree?
17 of the 57 figures for Kingstree on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Kingstree are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Kingstree.