Clarendon County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 30,986 | — | #1,450 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,401 | -30.3% | #2,637 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.9 years | +18.0% | #617 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $158,000 | -44.0% | #2,075 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $763 | -34.4% | #2,391 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% | +22.5% | #2,027 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Clarendon County has a population of 30,986, making it the #1,450 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.9 years, which is 18.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Clarendon County is $52,401, ranking #2,637 out of 3,222 counties — 30.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.4% and unemployment stands at 6.8%.
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The median home value in Clarendon County is $158,000 (-44.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $763/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.9%.
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91.0% of residents in Clarendon County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% below the national rate.
About Clarendon County, South Carolina
Clarendon County, South Carolina has a total population of 30,986, making it the 1,450th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clarendon County is 45.9 years, which is 18.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Clarendon County is $52,401, which ranks #2,637 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8%.
The median home value in Clarendon County is $158,000, 44.0% below the national median. Renters in Clarendon County pay a median gross rent of $763 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Clarendon County, 18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.8 min.
Clarendon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 49.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (44.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.2%).
All data for Clarendon 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.