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Varnville

South Carolina · 2,162 residents · 3.832 sq mi
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Varnville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,300. Households here earn about 42% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
2,162
+4%since 2000
from 2,074 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
564 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 541 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.4
+3%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Varnville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,625
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,357 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,061
−10%since 2000
from $15,706 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade18.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$439
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.4%
−34.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+85%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic34.4%(743)
Black63%(1,362)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.8%(18)
Other2%(42)
Diversity Score61.2%(1,324)
Diversity Score
61
+1%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+1%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% 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
20.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Female
58.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Varnville, South Carolina?

Varnville, South Carolina has about 2,162 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Varnville, South Carolina earns about $25,625 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 $97,300, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Varnville, South Carolina?

About 16.1% 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 21.3% 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 186 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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