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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Andrews, South Carolina, has a population of 7,592 as of 2022. The city is categorized as having "Moderate Diversity" with a slight White Majority. The racial composition shows a split between White (53%) and Black (45%) populations, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The town's median income was $36,429 in 2022.
Over the past decade, Andrews has maintained its "Moderate Diversity" status, fluctuating between a White Majority and a state close to being classified as a "Majority-Minority" community. The White population has ranged from 52% to 57%, while the Black population has varied from 39% to 45%. This stability in racial composition suggests a well-established community structure with minimal external migration influences.
The Hispanic population peaked at 5% in 2016 but has since declined to 0% in the most recent data. A small percentage (1%) identifying as two or more races has emerged in recent years. The median income in Andrews has shown a general upward trend from 2013 ($27,373) to 2021 ($42,569), with a drop to $36,429 in 2022.
The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, with minor fluctuations. This stability, combined with the generally increasing median income, suggests a slowly improving economic landscape for long-term residents rather than significant influxes of new, higher-income residents.
The demographic stability of Andrews contrasts with national trends of increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The town's moderate diversity, with a near-even split between White and Black populations, may reflect historical settlement patterns in South Carolina. The economic trajectory, showing overall growth in median income until the recent dip, aligns with broader national trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession, followed by challenges potentially related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic aftermath.
Andrews is likely to maintain its "Moderate Diversity" status in the near future, with the possibility of transitioning to a "Majority-Minority" community if the slight increase in the Black population continues. The community appears resistant to rapid demographic changes, suggesting deeply rooted local communities. Economically, if the town can rebound from the recent income decrease, it may continue its trajectory of slow but steady economic improvement.
Andrews presents a picture of a stable, moderately diverse community with gradual economic improvements, yet facing challenges in maintaining consistent growth. The town's future may involve a balance between preserving its established community structure and adapting to broader economic and demographic shifts.