How many renters in Wilkinson Heights, SC pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.0% (±22.8 points) of renting households in Wilkinson Heights, SC spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 43.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.0% (±22.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 58.2% (±22.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 43.8% (±17.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wilkinson Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Wilkinson Heights | Orangeburg County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.0% (±19.6 points) | 11.9% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 3.1% (±5.7 points) | 11.1% | 12.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 3.5% (±4.5 points) | 10.7% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.4% (±18.2 points) | 11.9% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 7.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 58.2% (±22.8 points) | 47.1% | 42.8% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Wilkinson Heights against Orangeburg County, its state and the nation
| Wilkinson Heights | Orangeburg County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.0% (±22.8 points) | 54.4% (±6.1 points) | 52.1% (±0.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 58.2% (±22.8 points) | 47.1% (±5.4 points) | 42.8% (±0.7 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 43.8% (±17.9 points) | 33.0% (±3.9 points) | 31.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $27,307 (±$3,302) | $43,796 (±$694) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $786 (±$59) | $841 (±$36) | $1,180 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Wilkinson Heights, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Orangeburg County (54.4%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Orangeburg County, Wilkinson Heights ranks 9 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 124 of 375.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Wilkinson Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson Heights | — | 59.0% (±22.8 points) | — |
| Brookdale | 2.1 mi | 51.2% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orangeburg | 2.2 mi | 63.1% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edisto | 4.2 mi | 48.1% (±31.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cordova | 6.6 mi | 15.4% (±101.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cameron | 8.0 mi | 31.6% (±93.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rowesville | 8.3 mi | 43.5% (±52.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Matthews | 12 mi | 71.2% (±26.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bowman | 13 mi | 65.2% (±61.6 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Orangeburg County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Branchville | 79.3% (±56.1 points) |
| 4 | North | 72.7% (±23.7 points) |
| 5 | Holly Hill | 70.9% (±20.8 points) |
| 6 | Bowman | 65.2% (±61.6 points) |
| 7 | Springfield | 63.2% (±88.6 points) |
| 8 | Orangeburg | 63.1% (±11.7 points) |
| 9 | Wilkinson Heights | 59.0% (±22.8 points) |
| 10 | Brookdale | 51.2% (±22.4 points) |
| 11 | Elloree | 50.8% (±56.0 points) |
| 12 | Santee | 49.6% (±41.3 points) |
| 13 | Edisto | 48.1% (±31.7 points) |
| 14 | Rowesville | 43.5% (±52.1 points) |
| 15 | Norway | 29.8% (±33.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Orangeburg County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Wilkinson Heights is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Wilkinson Heights
Are renters in Wilkinson Heights rent-burdened?
59.0% of renting households in Wilkinson Heights pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Wilkinson Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wilkinson Heights, SC spends 43.8% (±17.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilkinson Heights CDP, South Carolina
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilkinson Heights CDP, South Carolina
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilkinson Heights CDP, South Carolina
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Wilkinson Heights CDP, South Carolina (place:77672, in state:45).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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