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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Barnwell

South Carolina · 5,035 residents · 7.842 sq mi
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Barnwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,722. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $61,500. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,035
−1%since 1990
from 5,061 in 1990
1990 – 2025
642 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 645 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.6
+14%since 1990
from 30.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Barnwell
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,722
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,321 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,709
+57%since 1990
from $11,273 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.0%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 25.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$437
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $299 in 1990
US average: $602
62.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 61.9% in 1990
37.5% rent
2.3
+7%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(2,999)
Black39.9%(2,021)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(41)
Diversity Score61.2%(3,096)
2000
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(2,498)
Black47.3%(2,380)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(31)
Asian1.1%(53)
Diversity Score64.5%(3,250)
65
+6%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.1%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.1%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
−7%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Barnwell, South Carolina?

Barnwell, South Carolina has about 5,035 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Barnwell, South Carolina?

The typical household in Barnwell, South Carolina earns about $26,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barnwell, South Carolina expensive?

In Barnwell, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $61,500, and the typical rent is about $437 a month.

How educated are people in Barnwell, South Carolina?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Barnwell, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barnwell, South Carolina?

About 22.0% of people in Barnwell, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barnwell, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Barnwell, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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