Westminster

Westminster

The City of Westminster is dedicated to fostering industrial and commercial growth within the city and its surrounding areas. Westminster combines small-town charm with vibrant community spirit. Each year, the city proudly hosts the South Carolina Apple Festival and the South Carolina Bigfoot Festival, drawing visitors from near and far. Founded in 1875 as a bustling railroad stop, Westminster flourished throughout the 20th century with its thriving textile and manufacturing industries. Today, the city's economy is driven by agriculture, manufacturing, and a diverse range of small businesses. Westminster provides essential water and sewer services to residents and businesses both within and outside city limits and offers electric services to those within the city. Attracting new industry remains a vital priority for Westminster to ensure sustainable economic growth and create opportunities for future generations.

Population

Back To Top

Population

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Westminster 2,750 2,440 2,368 2,374

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Population by Age

Population 2026
0-4 124
5-9 167
10-14 142
15-19 164
20-24 144
25-29 145
30-34 172
35-39 140
40-44 113
45-49 168
50-54 139
55-59 148
60-64 130
65-69 168
70-74 136
75-79 78
80-84 52
85+ 38
18+ 1,830
Median Age 40

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Population by Race

Westminster 2026
Total 2,368.00
White Alone 82.77%
Black Alone 6.76%
American Indian Alone 0.97%
Asian Alone 0.21%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.04%
Some Other Race 3.42%
Two or More Races 5.83%
Hispanic Origin 8.28%
Diversity Index 41.10

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Growth Rate

Westminster 2026 - 2031
Population 0.05%
Households 0.53%
Families -0.32%
Median Household Income 1%
Per Capita Income 3%

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Back To Top

Housing

Back To Top

Households

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Households 1,197 1,047 1,009 1,036
Housing Units 1,340 1,239 1,194 1,226
Owner Occupied Units 705 749
Renter Occupied Units 304 287
Vacant Units 185 190

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Home Value

Westminster 2026 2031
Median Home Value $196,044 $239,689
Average Home Value $266,142 $368,271
<$50,000 61 41
$50,000 - $99,999 46 15
$100,000 - $149,999 84 53
$150,000 - $199,999 174 125
$200,000 - $249,999 136 177
$250,000 - $299,999 38 68
$300,000 - $399,999 53 62
$400,000 - $499,999 31 49
$500,000 - $749,999 52 89
$1,000,000 + 17 42

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 65
2000-2009 87
1990-1999 327
1980-1989 134
1970-1979 202
1960-1969 114
1950-1959 184
1940-1949 60
1939 or Before 141

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Back To Top

Income

Back To Top

Income

Westminster 2026 2031
Median Household $62,302 $65,240
Average Household $69,228 $76,625
Per Capita $29,498 $33,439

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Household Income

Westminster 2026
<$15,000 134
$15,000 - $24,999 81
$25,000 - $34,999 88
$35,000 - $49,999 109
$50,000 - $74,999 249
$75,000 - $99,999 121
$100,000 - $149,999 179
$150,000 - $199,999 22
$200,000+ 26

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Back To Top

Employees

Back To Top

Commute

Category Commuters
Workers 16+ 822
In-County Residents 625
Out-of-County Residents 146
Drive Alone 734
Carpooled 58
Public Transport 0
Work at Home 9
Motorcycle 0
Bicycle 0
Walked 13
Other 8
Less than 5 minutes 34
5-9 minutes 90
10-14 minutes 109
15-19 minutes 163
20-24 minutes 133
25-29 minutes 27
30-34 minutes 94
35-39 minutes 39
40-44 minutes 5
45-59 minutes 54
60-89 minutes 55
90+ minutes 10
Average Travel Time 0

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 859
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 0
Mining 0
Utilities 0
Construction 37
Manufacturing 54
Wholesale Trade 23
   
Retail Trade 159
   
Transportation/Warehouse 21
Information 10
   
Finance & Insurance 20
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 8
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 23
Legal Services 0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 0
Educational Services 183
HealthCare/Social Assist 90
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 11
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 140
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 48
Auto Repair/Maintenance 1
Public Administration Emp 32

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Educational Attainment (25+)

Westminster 2026
<9th Grade 57
Some High School 177
GED 159
Graduated High School 488
Some College/No Degree 277
Associates Degree 183
Bachelor's Degree 197
Graduate Degree 89

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Back To Top

Businesses

Back To Top

Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 107
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 0
Mining Bus 0
Utilities Bus 0
Construction Bus 8
Manufacturing Bus 1
Wholesale Trade Bus 4
   
Retail Trade Bus 21
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 2
Information Bus 2
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 7
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 4
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 5
Legal Services Bus 0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 0
Educational Services Bus 3
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 8
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 4
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 10
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 17
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 1
Public Administration Bus 6

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Back To Top