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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Marlboro County

South Carolina · 29,361 residents · 479.874 sq mi
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Marlboro County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,068. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,400. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

29,361
+2%vs 2000
vs 28,818 in 2000
1990 – 2025
61 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.2
−9%vs 2000
vs 35.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
26K27K28K29K30K1990201020202024Marlboro County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,068
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,598 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,948
−41%vs 2000
vs $13,385 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.6%
+5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$271
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $342 in 2000
US average: $450
68.9%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.8% in 2000
31.1% rent
2.1
+12%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(12,767)
Black50.5%(14,559)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(205)
Asian0.2%(67)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.5%(18,286)
1990
White, non-Hispanic49.1%(14,417)
Black48.6%(14,282)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(77)
Asian0.1%(30)
Other2.2%(632)
Diversity Score65.5%(19,243)
66
+3%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
50.9%
−9.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.5%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marlboro County, South Carolina?

Marlboro County, South Carolina has about 29,361 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Marlboro County, South Carolina earns about $18,068 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marlboro County, South Carolina expensive?

In Marlboro County, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $37,400, and the typical rent is about $271 a month.

How educated are people in Marlboro County, South Carolina?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Marlboro County, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 26.6% of people in Marlboro County, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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