Fairfield County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45039 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,550 | — | #1,848 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $47,885 | -36.3% | #2,877 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.4 years | +21.9% | #416 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $151,200 | -46.4% | #2,222 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $938 | -19.3% | #1,238 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% | +24.2% | #2,065 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Fairfield County has a population of 20,550, making it the #1,848 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.4 years, which is 21.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Fairfield County is $47,885, ranking #2,877 out of 3,222 counties — 36.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.6% and unemployment stands at 5.5%.
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The median home value in Fairfield County is $151,200 (-46.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $938/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.6%.
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93.0% of residents in Fairfield County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% above the national rate.
About Fairfield County, South Carolina
Fairfield County, South Carolina has a total population of 20,550, making it the 1,848th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fairfield County is 47.4 years, which is 21.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Fairfield County is $47,885, which ranks #2,877 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 36.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.
The median home value in Fairfield County is $151,200, 46.4% below the national median. Renters in Fairfield County pay a median gross rent of $938 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Fairfield County, 15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.9 min.
Fairfield County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 54.5% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (38.9%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
All data for Fairfield 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.