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Clarendon County

South Carolina · 31,144 residents · 607.207 sq mi
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Clarendon County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,881. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 16% 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 $105,200. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
31,144
−4%since 2000
from 32,502 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+27%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K30K32K34K36K1990201020202024Clarendon County
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,881
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,131 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,443
+67%since 2000
from $13,998 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+9%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.5%(14,449)
Black52.9%(17,193)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(560)
Asian0.3%(82)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.5%(20,954)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(15,309)
Black44.4%(13,821)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(907)
Asian0.7%(225)
Other1.7%(518)
Diversity Score68.7%(21,403)
Segregation Score32.4%(10,092)
Diversity Score
69
+7%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+65%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarendon County, South Carolina?

Clarendon County, South Carolina has about 31,144 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarendon County, South Carolina?

The typical household in Clarendon County, South Carolina earns about $43,881 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarendon County, South Carolina expensive?

In Clarendon County, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $105,200, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Clarendon County, South Carolina?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Clarendon County, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarendon County, South Carolina?

About 21.7% of people in Clarendon County, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarendon County, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarendon County, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,694 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 9605Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9607.03Census Tract 9607.01Census Tract 9608.01Census Tract 9608.02Census Tract 9606Census Tract 9604Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9602.01Census Tract 9800Census Tract 9607.02
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 29102ZIP 29148ZIP 29162ZIP 29001ZIP 29111ZIP 29051
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