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McCormick County

South Carolina · 10,233 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 $35,858. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,800. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,233
+3%since 2000
from 9,958 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 28 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.0
+22%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,858
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,577 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,411
+31%since 2000
from $14,770 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,800
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$403
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $304 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−39.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
20.1% rent
Vacancy rate
22.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+74%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score63.4%(6,312)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48.3%(4,941)
Black49.5%(5,069)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(81)
Asian0.3%(34)
Other1.3%(128)
Diversity Score65.4%(6,692)
Diversity Score
65
+3%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+11%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.5%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCormick County, South Carolina?

McCormick County, South Carolina has about 10,233 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McCormick County, South Carolina earns about $35,858 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 $110,800, and the typical rent is about $403 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 18.2% 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 1,365 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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