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Darlington County

South Carolina · 62,905 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 $37,141. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 18% 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 $102,800. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
62,905
−7%since 2000
from 67,394 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
112 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 120 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+19%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
61K63K65K67K69K1990201020202024Darlington County
202463K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,141
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,087 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,008
+41%since 2000
from $16,283 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
29.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+44%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(38,161)
Black41.5%(27,970)
Hispanic / Latino1%(658)
Asian0.2%(142)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(42,137)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(33,821)
Black40.4%(25,386)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(1,396)
Asian0.5%(290)
Other2.2%(1,394)
Diversity Score67.3%(42,307)
Segregation Score33.6%(21,156)
Diversity Score
67
+8%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+53%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$104,600+2%
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DARLINGTON COUNTY VS
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Home value$116,200+13%
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DARLINGTON COUNTY VS
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Home value$82,000−20%
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DARLINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$58,305+57%
Home value$177,900+73%
Population138,504+120%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darlington County, South Carolina?

Darlington County, South Carolina has about 62,905 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Darlington County, South Carolina earns about $37,141 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 $102,800, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Darlington County, South Carolina?

About 17.6% 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 21.2% 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 1,054 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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19 census tracts
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6 ZIP codes
ZIP 29550ZIP 29532ZIP 29069ZIP 29540ZIP 29593ZIP 29079
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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