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Marlboro County

South Carolina · 28,933 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 $27,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $60,300. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
28,933
Unchangedsince 2000
from 28,818 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+10%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K27K28K29K30K1990201020202024Marlboro County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,688
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,598 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,817
+3%since 2000
from $13,385 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$508
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.3%
−38.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+18%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(11,657)
Black50.6%(14,652)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(800)
Asian0.3%(74)
Other5.7%(1,639)
Diversity Score71.7%(20,759)
Diversity Score
72
+13%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.8%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marlboro County, South Carolina?

Marlboro County, South Carolina has about 28,933 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marlboro County, South Carolina earns about $27,688 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 $60,300, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Marlboro County, South Carolina?

About 8.6% 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 27.5% of people in Marlboro County, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marlboro County, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Marlboro County, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 428 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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