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Colleton County

South Carolina · 38,604 residents · 1,056.486 sq mi
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Colleton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,748. Population has held roughly steady 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 $93,500. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
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
38,604
+1%since 2000
from 38,264 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
37 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+23%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K35K37K38K40K1990201020202024Colleton County
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,748
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,733 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,218
+50%since 2000
from $14,831 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+22%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.1%(21,081)
Black41.9%(16,021)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(551)
Asian0.2%(94)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.5%(24,285)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.5%(21,816)
Black34.7%(13,401)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,380)
Asian0.5%(186)
Other1.5%(595)
Diversity Score66.1%(25,535)
Segregation Score26.1%(10,078)
Diversity Score
66
+4%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+17%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colleton County, South Carolina?

Colleton County, South Carolina has about 38,604 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Colleton County, South Carolina earns about $36,748 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colleton County, South Carolina expensive?

In Colleton County, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $93,500, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Colleton County, South Carolina?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Colleton County, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 19.9% of people in Colleton County, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colleton County, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Colleton County, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,227 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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14 census tracts
Census Tract 9703.01Census Tract 9706.01Census Tract 9704.01Census Tract 9704.02Census Tract 9706.02Census Tract 9707.01Census Tract 9707.02Census Tract 9705.01Census Tract 9705.02Census Tract 9708Census Tract 9701Census Tract 9702Census Tract 9703.02Census Tract 9901
11 ZIP codes
ZIP 29488ZIP 29435ZIP 29945ZIP 29475ZIP 29481ZIP 29474ZIP 29929ZIP 29446ZIP 29082ZIP 29452ZIP 29493
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