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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

McCormick County

South Carolina · 9,958 residents · 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 $31,577. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $56,200. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,958
+12%since 1990
from 8,868 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 25 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
41.1
+26%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,577
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,226 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,770
+86%since 1990
from $7,929 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.9%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 22.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$304
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $217 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 77.3% in 1990
19.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−12%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic41.2%(3,657)
Black58.6%(5,193)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(16)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score61.1%(5,419)
2000
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(4,426)
Black53.7%(5,349)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(86)
Asian0.3%(29)
Diversity Score63.4%(6,312)
Diversity Score
63
+4%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.1%
+13.7 ptssince 1990
from 52.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+8%since 1990
from 22.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCormick County, South Carolina?

McCormick County, South Carolina has about 9,958 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in McCormick County, South Carolina earns about $31,577 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 $56,200, and the typical rent is about $304 a month.

How educated are people in McCormick County, South Carolina?

About 16.0% 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 17.9% 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 1,090 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 9202Census Tract 9201Census Tract 9203
6 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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