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Marlboro County

South Carolina · 26,667 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 $31,528. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,500. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
26,667
−7%since 2000
from 28,818 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
56 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+20%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K27K28K29K30K1990201020202024Marlboro County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,528
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,598 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,092
+20%since 2000
from $13,385 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$598
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+23%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(10,556)
Black49.9%(13,302)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(575)
Asian0.4%(99)
Other7.5%(2,001)
Diversity Score73%(19,474)
Segregation Score16.1%(4,282)
Diversity Score
73
+15%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 46.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.5%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marlboro County, South Carolina?

Marlboro County, South Carolina has about 26,667 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marlboro County, South Carolina earns about $31,528 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 $71,500, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Marlboro County, South Carolina?

About 7.7% 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 29.4% 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 2,694 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9604Census Tract 9603.02Census Tract 9602.01Census Tract 9603.01Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9606Census Tract 9605Census Tract 9602.02
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 29512ZIP 29570ZIP 29596ZIP 29525ZIP 29516ZIP 29594
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