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Westminster, South Carolina
City · Population 2,439 · #103 in South Carolina
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About Westminster
Set in the northwestern part of South Carolina, Westminster is a small town with an estimated population of 2,439.
Westminster holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.45 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 707 residents per square mile.
📰 Westminster News Today
- Sandra Carver Vassey Obituary | Sandifer Funeral Home | Westminster, SC Tribute Archive · Aug 18
- Gary Lynn McDowell Obituary (2026) - Westminster, SC - Sandifer Funeral Home - Westminster Legacy obituary · Aug 15
- One person found dead after fire in Upstate, fire officials say WYFF · Jul 1
- Upstate city receives $1.3 million for critical water plant improvements foxcarolina.com · May 26
- West-Oak High School (Westminster, SC) Basketball MaxPreps · Aug 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Westminster Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Westminster — but the South Carolina one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern South Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of South Carolina — one of 475 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Westminster
- Yousef's Kitchen
- Beef and Rib Family Restaurant
- El Charro Mexican Grill — mexican
- Eva's Restaurant
- Lucky Strike Restaurant
- Puerto Nuevo Westminster
- Waters' Cafe
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Oconee History Museum's General Store Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Westminster
- Chau Ram County Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Westminster
- Fair-Oak Elementary
- Hamilton Career and Technology Center
- Orchard Park Elementary
- West Oak Middle
- West-Oak High
- Westminster Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Carolina
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,439
Rank in state#103 of 271
Land area3.45 sq mi
Density707/sq mi
Coordinates34.6666, -83.0907