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McCormick County

South Carolina · 10,215 residents (2025 est.) · 358.89 sq mi
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McCormick County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,798. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $168,700. With a median age of 59.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,760
−2%since 2000
from 9,958 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
−3%since 2009
from 28 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
59.5
+45%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,215 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K10K1990201020202024McCormick County
202410K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53%(289)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.3%(130)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.2%(410)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.8%(274)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(534)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.8%(659)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.3%(905)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.9%(971)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.8%(1,736)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7423%(2,243)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8413.1%(1,282)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.4%(327)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,798
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,577 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,965
+130%since 2000
from $14,770 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
−2%since 2010
from 0.470 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,700
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$696
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $304 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
26.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
−11%since 2009
from 3.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
53
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(4,426)
Black53.7%(5,349)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(86)
Asian0.3%(29)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(5,473)
Black40%(3,906)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(80)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other2.9%(285)
Diversity Score
66
+1%since 2009
from 65 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
42
+15%since 2020
from 36 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.3%(31)
Spaniard0.3%(28)
Puerto Rican0.2%(21)
Asian origin
Filipino0.1%(14)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English11.2%(1,094)
Irish9.1%(891)
German8.4%(822)
American6.1%(600)
French2.5%(248)
Italian1.6%(155)
Scottish1.4%(138)
Scotch-Irish1.4%(134)
Polish1.2%(117)
Norwegian1.1%(105)
Swedish0.9%(83)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.5%(49)
Welsh0.5%(44)
Canadian0.3%(31)
Russian0.3%(29)
Danish0.2%(24)
Hungarian0.2%(17)
Greek0.1%(11)
Croatian0.1%(9)
Lithuanian0.1%(9)
Slovak0.1%(8)
British0.1%(7)
Arab0.1%(6)
Austrian0.1%(6)
Macedonian0.1%(6)
Belgian0.1%(5)
Haitian0%(4)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.8%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 44.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.4%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
47.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.6%
+17.0 ptssince 2017
from 65.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.2%(1,484)
Married54.3%(2,584)
Widowed4.6%(219)
Divorced9.9%(473)
Women 15+
Never married18.1%(756)
Married54.8%(2,285)
Widowed21.1%(881)
Divorced6%(249)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCormick County, South Carolina?

McCormick County, South Carolina has about 9,760 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McCormick County, South Carolina earns about $55,798 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McCormick County, South Carolina expensive?

In McCormick County, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $168,700, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in McCormick County, South Carolina?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in McCormick County, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 17.6% of people in McCormick County, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has McCormick County, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, McCormick County, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 892 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9202Census Tract 9201Census Tract 9203
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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