Andrews, South Carolina Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

The current estimated population of Andrews, South Carolina, is 2,767, with approximately 45% male and 55% female. The population has remained relatively steady, though there has been some economic fluctuation due to the region’s agricultural base.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1909
  • County Affiliated: Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties
  • Land Area: 2.17 square miles
  • Population Density: 1,275 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 843
  • Zip Codes: 29510

Geography and Location

Andrews, South Carolina, is a small town located in the eastern part of the state, spanning both Georgetown and Williamsburg counties. The town is situated approximately 20 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean, with easy access to coastal regions like Georgetown and Myrtle Beach. Andrews experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters, typical of the southeastern United States. The surrounding geography includes flat to slightly rolling terrain, with a mix of forests and agricultural land. The town is located near the Black River, which offers recreational opportunities such as boating and fishing. Andrews is also well-connected by U.S. Route 521, providing easy access to nearby cities like Georgetown, Charleston, and Florence. The economy of Andrews is traditionally based on agriculture and manufacturing, though the town’s proximity to coastal destinations has also contributed to its appeal as a quiet, rural place to live with access to larger urban and recreational areas.

Demographics

Median resident age: 35.1 years
Median household income: $19,375
Median house value: $64,000

Population by Race

Races in Andrews:

  • Black (60.8%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (37.3%)
  • Hispanic (1.4%)
  • Other race (0.9%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (13.7%), English (4.4%), Irish (3.0%), Scotch-Irish (2.1%), German (2.0%), Subsaharan African (1.5%).

Elevation: 37 feet

Land area: 2.2 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Andrews

  • High school or higher: 67.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 10.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
  • Unemployed: 9.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Andrews town

  • Never married: 33.3%
  • Now married: 41.5%
  • Separated: 6.1%
  • Widowed: 10.9%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

0.6% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -58 (-1.9%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Andrews:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Andrews:

  • MYRTLE BEACH INTL (about 48 miles; MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Abbreviation: MYR)
  • CHARLESTON AFB/INTL (about 51 miles; CHARLESTON, SC; Abbreviation: CHS)
  • FLORENCE REGIONAL (about 52 miles; FLORENCE, SC; Abbreviation: FLO)

Other public-use airports nearest to Andrews:

  • ROBERT F SWINNIE (about 4 miles; ANDREWS, SC; Abbreviation: PHH)
  • HEMINGWAY-STUCKEY (about 19 miles; HEMINGWAY, SC; Abbreviation: 38J)
  • GEORGETOWN COUNTY (about 20 miles; GEORGETOWN, SC; Abbreviation: GGE)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Andrews:

  • CITADEL MILITARY COLLEGE OF SOUTH CAROLINA (about 47 miles; CHARLESTON, SC; Full-time enrollment: 2,701)
  • COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY (about 47 miles; CONWAY, SC; Full-time enrollment: 4,067)
  • TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 48 miles; CHARLESTON, SC; Full-time enrollment: 5,925)
  • CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY (about 49 miles; CHARLESTON, SC; Full-time enrollment: 2,191)
  • COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON (about 53 miles; CHARLESTON, SC; Full-time enrollment: 9,756)
  • FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY (about 53 miles; FLORENCE, SC; Full-time enrollment: 2,922)
  • MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA (about 53 miles; CHARLESTON, SC; Full-time enrollment: 2,162)

Schools

Public high school in Andrews:

  • ANDREWS HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 799; Location: 201 S. MAPLE STREET; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Andrews:

  • ANDREWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 957; Location: 13072 COUNTY LINE ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • ROSEMARY MIDDLE (Students: 651; Location: 613 JONES AVENUE; Grades: 06 – 08)

Private primary/middle school in Andrews:

  • ANDREWS ACADEMY DBA ANDREWS CH (Students: 97; Location: CAGLE RD P O BOX 468; Grades: PK – 8)