Kershaw County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45055 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68,314 | — | #802 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,231 | -9.2% | #1,319 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.4 years | +3.9% | #2,006 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $217,100 | -23.0% | #1,222 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $971 | -16.5% | #1,100 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% | +4.4% | #1,569 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kershaw County has a population of 68,314, making it the #802 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 Kershaw County is $68,231, ranking #1,319 out of 3,222 counties — 9.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.2% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Kershaw County is $217,100 (-23.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $971/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.0%.
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91.4% of residents in Kershaw County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% below the national rate.
About Kershaw County, South Carolina
Kershaw County, South Carolina has a total population of 68,314, making it the 802nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kershaw County is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kershaw County is $68,231, which ranks #1,319 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Kershaw County is $217,100, 23.0% below the national median. Renters in Kershaw County pay a median gross rent of $971 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kershaw County, 24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.5 min.
Kershaw County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 65.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (23.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.9%).
All data for Kershaw 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.