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Barnwell

South Carolina · 4,750 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 $36,466. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $79,200. The poverty rate of 36.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,750
−6%since 2000
from 5,035 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
606 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 642 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
+6%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,466
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,722 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,157
+8%since 2000
from $17,709 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$593
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.2%
−32.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
44.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−6%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(2,498)
Black47.3%(2,380)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(31)
Asian1.1%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.5%(3,250)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.2%(2,099)
Black51.4%(2,441)
Hispanic / Latino1%(47)
Asian1.5%(72)
Other0.5%(25)
Diversity Score65.9%(3,130)
Diversity Score
66
+2%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+8%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.0%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barnwell, South Carolina?

Barnwell, South Carolina has about 4,750 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Barnwell, South Carolina earns about $36,466 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 $79,200, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Barnwell, South Carolina?

About 19.3% 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 36.7% 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 311 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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