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 | |
| Median Household Income | $48,581 | -35.4% | #2,851 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.3 years | +6.2% | #1,723 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $158,200 | -43.9% | #2,070 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $896 | -23.0% | #1,466 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.1% | +67.4% | #2,768 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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91.0% of residents in Darlington County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% below the national rate.
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.