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Hartsville

South Carolina · 7,446 residents · 5.99 sq mi
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Hartsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,111. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $134,800. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,446
−1%since 2000
from 7,556 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,243 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,261 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
−2%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Hartsville
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,111
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,067
+9%since 2000
from $19,318 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$672
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
48.6% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+26%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(4,213)
Black42.2%(3,187)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(63)
Asian0.6%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.1%(4,771)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.6%(3,766)
Black42.3%(3,149)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(190)
Asian1.2%(91)
Other0.4%(30)
Diversity Score67.2%(5,003)
Diversity Score
67
+6%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.4%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartsville, South Carolina?

Hartsville, South Carolina has about 7,446 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hartsville, South Carolina earns about $36,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hartsville, South Carolina expensive?

In Hartsville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $134,800, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in Hartsville, South Carolina?

About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hartsville, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hartsville, South Carolina?

About 27.4% of people in Hartsville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hartsville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Hartsville, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 926 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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