Williams, South Carolina facts for kids
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Williams, South Carolina
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Location of Williams, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Colleton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.85 sq mi (2.19 km2) |
| • Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 98 |
| • Density | 115.70/sq mi (44.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29493
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| Area code(s) | 843, 854 |
| FIPS code | 45-77785 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1231926 |
Williams is a small town located in Colleton County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2010, about 117 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 98.
History of Williams
A special building called the Tom Williams House is in Williams. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. This register is a list of places in the United States that are important to history.
Geography of Williams
Williams is found in the northern part of Colleton County. It is about 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Walterboro. Walterboro is the main town, or county seat, of Colleton County.
The town of Williams covers a total area of about 0.85 square miles (2.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Facts
The population of Williams has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 218 | — | |
| 1950 | 254 | 16.5% | |
| 1960 | 194 | −23.6% | |
| 1970 | 201 | 3.6% | |
| 1980 | 205 | 2.0% | |
| 1990 | 188 | −8.3% | |
| 2000 | 116 | −38.3% | |
| 2010 | 117 | 0.9% | |
| 2020 | 98 | −16.2% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 116 people living in Williams. These people lived in 48 households, and 33 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Williams in 2000 were White (about 53%). The next largest group was African American (about 45%). A very small number of people were from other backgrounds.
About 20% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband. About a quarter of all households were individuals living alone. Some older adults, aged 65 or more, lived by themselves.
See also
In Spanish: Williams (Carolina del Sur) para niños
