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Varnville

South Carolina · 1,626 residents (2025 est.) · 3.832 sq mi
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Varnville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,714. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,571
+24%since 2000
from 2,074 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
671 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 541 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
+13%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,626 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Varnville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,714
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,357 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,140
+60%since 2000
from $15,706 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+25.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
+6%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.2%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+1%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.6%(800)
Black59.9%(1,243)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.6%(1,256)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.9%(896)
Black57.3%(1,472)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(106)
Asian2.6%(67)
Other1.2%(30)
Diversity Score68.5%(1,762)
Diversity Score
69
+13%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+14%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 17.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.7%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 21.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2017
from 57.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Varnville, South Carolina?

Varnville, South Carolina has about 2,571 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Varnville, South Carolina earns about $55,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Varnville, South Carolina expensive?

In Varnville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $115,800, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Varnville, South Carolina?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Varnville, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Varnville, South Carolina?

About 14.4% of people in Varnville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Varnville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Varnville, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 595 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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