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Kershaw

South Carolina · 1,693 residents · 1.857 sq mi
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Kershaw has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,139. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,300. Households here earn about 27% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
1,693
+3%since 2000
from 1,645 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
912 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 886 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
−4%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Kershaw
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,139
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,065 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,106
+53%since 2000
from $16,370 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$762
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.8%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
36.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+49%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(1,240)
Black22.7%(373)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(12)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.8%(754)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65%(1,100)
Black28.2%(478)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(30)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other4.6%(79)
Diversity Score61.9%(1,048)
Diversity Score
62
+35%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 46.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kershaw, South Carolina?

Kershaw, South Carolina has about 1,693 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kershaw, South Carolina earns about $40,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kershaw, South Carolina expensive?

In Kershaw, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $108,300, and the typical rent is about $762 a month.

How educated are people in Kershaw, South Carolina?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kershaw, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kershaw, South Carolina?

About 16.0% of people in Kershaw, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kershaw, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Kershaw, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 121 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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