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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Darlington County

South Carolina · 67,394 residents · 560.615 sq mi
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Darlington County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,087. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,800. The poverty rate of 20.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
67,394
+9%since 1990
from 61,851 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
120 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 110 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.0
+9%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
61K63K65K67K69K1990201020202024Darlington County
202463K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,087
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,642 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,283
+55%since 1990
from $10,510 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
20.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 19.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$374
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $294 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.0%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
23.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−10%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(36,829)
Black40%(24,764)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(245)
Asian0.1%(70)
Diversity Score61.1%(37,819)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(38,161)
Black41.5%(27,970)
Hispanic / Latino1%(658)
Asian0.2%(142)
Diversity Score62.5%(42,137)
Diversity Score
63
+2%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.3%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
−15%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Darlington County to nearby counties

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Income$44,760+44%
Home value$104,600+75%
Population15,730−75%
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DARLINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$49,235+58%
Home value$116,200+94%
Population44,740−29%
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DARLINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$34,301+10%
Home value$82,000+37%
Population25,488−59%
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DARLINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$58,305+88%
Home value$177,900+197%
Population138,504+120%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darlington County, South Carolina?

Darlington County, South Carolina has about 67,394 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Darlington County, South Carolina earns about $31,087 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Darlington County, South Carolina expensive?

In Darlington County, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $59,800, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Darlington County, South Carolina?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Darlington County, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 20.3% of people in Darlington County, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Darlington County, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Darlington County, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,543 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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19 census tracts
Census Tract 102Census Tract 104Census Tract 103Census Tract 106Census Tract 109.01Census Tract 115Census Tract 114Census Tract 116Census Tract 110Census Tract 101Census Tract 113.01Census Tract 108Census Tract 112.02Census Tract 109.02Census Tract 105Census Tract 113.02Census Tract 112.01Census Tract 107Census Tract 111
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 29550ZIP 29532ZIP 29069ZIP 29540ZIP 29593ZIP 29079
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