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Varnville

South Carolina · 1,669 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 $31,381. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 405 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $85,300. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,669
−20%since 2000
from 2,074 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
436 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 541 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+31%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Varnville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,381
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,357 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,461
−2%since 2000
from $15,706 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services6.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,300
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
33.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34%(568)
Black61.9%(1,033)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(31)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0.7%(11)
Diversity Score61%(1,018)
Diversity Score
61
+1%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
−2%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 17.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Varnville, South Carolina?

Varnville, South Carolina has about 1,669 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Varnville, South Carolina earns about $31,381 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 $85,300, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Varnville, South Carolina?

About 13.8% 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 15.7% of people in Varnville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Varnville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Varnville, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 307 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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