Barnwell County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,521 | — | #1,851 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $46,626 | -38.0% | #2,915 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.4 years | +3.9% | #2,004 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $106,000 | -62.4% | #2,901 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $740 | -36.4% | #2,530 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.0% | +98.5% | #2,993 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Barnwell County has a population of 20,521, making it the #1,851 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Barnwell County is $46,626, ranking #2,915 out of 3,222 counties — 38.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 25.0% and unemployment stands at 7.0%.
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The median home value in Barnwell County is $106,000 (-62.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $740/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.9%.
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87.8% of residents in Barnwell County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.2% below the national rate.
About Barnwell County, South Carolina
Barnwell County, South Carolina has a total population of 20,521, making it the 1,851st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Barnwell County is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Barnwell County is $46,626, which ranks #2,915 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 38.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 25.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0%.
The median home value in Barnwell County is $106,000, 62.4% below the national median. Renters in Barnwell County pay a median gross rent of $740 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Barnwell County, 13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.2 min.
Barnwell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 50.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (42.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.9%).
All data for Barnwell County, South Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.