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Fairfield County

South Carolina · 23,956 residents · 686.305 sq mi
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Fairfield County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,022. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $91,500. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,956
+2%since 2000
from 23,454 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+15%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,022
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,376 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,877
+27%since 2000
from $14,911 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.1%
−35.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+38%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.2%(9,195)
Black58.9%(13,810)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(250)
Asian0.2%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.6%(14,444)
2010
White, non-Hispanic38%(9,098)
Black58.9%(14,112)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(374)
Asian0.2%(54)
Other1.8%(424)
Diversity Score64.1%(15,347)
Diversity Score
64
+4%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.5%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfield County, South Carolina?

Fairfield County, South Carolina has about 23,956 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fairfield County, South Carolina earns about $32,022 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfield County, South Carolina expensive?

In Fairfield County, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $91,500, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfield County, South Carolina?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfield County, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 22.7% of people in Fairfield County, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairfield County, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairfield County, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,661 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9603.01Census Tract 9604.01Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9603.02Census Tract 9605.01Census Tract 9605.02Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9604.02
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 29180ZIP 29130ZIP 29014ZIP 29015ZIP 29065
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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