Darlington County, South Carolina

SC · FIPS 45031 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 62,558 #869 / 3,222
73th
Median Household Income $48,581 -35.4% #2,851 / 3,222
11th
Median Age 41.3 years +6.2% #1,723 / 3,222
47th
Median Home Value $158,200 -43.9% #2,070 / 3,222
36th
Median Gross Rent $896 -23.0% #1,466 / 3,222
54th
Poverty Rate 21.1% +67.4% #2,768 / 3,222
14th

Demographics

Darlington County has a population of 62,558, making it the #869 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.1%
Native Born
1.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Darlington County is $48,581, ranking #2,851 out of 3,222 counties — 35.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.1% and unemployment stands at 6.6%.

Median Household Income
$48,581 −35.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,851 of 3,222
11th percentile
Per Capita Income
$31,476 −23.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,188 of 3,222
32th percentile
Poverty Rate
21.1% +67.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,768 of 3,222
14th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.6% +25.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,724 of 3,222
15th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.9% −41.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,024 of 3,222
37th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.7 min −10.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,006 of 3,222
38th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Darlington County is $158,200 (-43.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $896/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.9%.

Median Home Value
$158,200 −43.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,070 of 3,222
36th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$896 −23.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,466 of 3,222
54th percentile
Homeownership Rate
70.9% +10.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,178 of 3,222
32th percentile
70.9% Homeownership

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Health

91.0% of residents in Darlington County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% below the national rate.

91.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
91.0% −0.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,947 of 3,222
40th percentile

About Darlington County, South Carolina

Darlington County, South Carolina has a total population of 62,558, making it the 869th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Darlington County is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Darlington County is $48,581, which ranks #2,851 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6%.

The median home value in Darlington County is $158,200, 43.9% below the national median. Renters in Darlington County pay a median gross rent of $896 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Darlington County, 19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.7 min.

Darlington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (40.6%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).

All data for Darlington 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.