Marlboro County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45069 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,975 | — | #1,615 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $34,301 | -54.4% | #3,127 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.7 years | +7.2% | #1,606 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $82,000 | -70.9% | #3,156 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $689 | -40.8% | #2,793 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 28.5% | +126.2% | #3,068 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Marlboro County has a population of 25,975, making it the #1,615 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Marlboro County is $34,301, ranking #3,127 out of 3,222 counties — 54.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 28.5% and unemployment stands at 9.9%.
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The median home value in Marlboro County is $82,000 (-70.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $689/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.0%.
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87.4% of residents in Marlboro County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% below the national rate.
About Marlboro County, South Carolina
Marlboro County, South Carolina has a total population of 25,975, making it the 1,615th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Marlboro County is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Marlboro County is $34,301, which ranks #3,127 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 54.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 28.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9%.
The median home value in Marlboro County is $82,000, 70.9% below the national median. Renters in Marlboro County pay a median gross rent of $689 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Marlboro County, 9.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 73.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.1 min.
Marlboro County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 47.7% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (38.2%) and Two or More Races (7.2%).
All data for Marlboro 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.