McCormick County, South Carolina

SC · FIPS 45065 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 9,760 #2,503 / 3,222
22th
Median Household Income $55,798 -25.8% #2,420 / 3,222
25th
Median Age 59.5 years +53.0% #12 / 3,222
100th
Median Home Value $168,700 -40.2% #1,835 / 3,222
43th
Median Gross Rent $696 -40.2% #2,755 / 3,222
14th
Poverty Rate 17.6% +39.8% #2,399 / 3,222
26th

Demographics

McCormick County has a population of 9,760, making it the #2,503 most populous county in the US. The median age is 59.5 years, which is 53.0% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.2%
Native Born
0.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in McCormick County is $55,798, ranking #2,420 out of 3,222 counties — 25.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.6% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.

Median Household Income
$55,798 −25.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,420 of 3,222
25th percentile
Per Capita Income
$33,965 −17.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,765 of 3,222
45th percentile
Poverty Rate
17.6% +39.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,399 of 3,222
26th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.4% −17.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,557 of 3,222
52th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.0% −28.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,368 of 3,222
58th percentile
Mean Commute Time
36.7 min +33.1% vs nat'l
Rank #175 of 3,222
95th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in McCormick County is $168,700 (-40.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $696/mo and the homeownership rate is 87.9%.

Median Home Value
$168,700 −40.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,835 of 3,222
43th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$696 −40.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,755 of 3,222
14th percentile
Homeownership Rate
87.9% +36.5% vs nat'l
Rank #36 of 3,222
99th percentile
87.9% Homeownership

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Health

96.5% of residents in McCormick County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.2% above the national rate.

96.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.5% +5.2% vs nat'l
Rank #167 of 3,222
95th percentile

About McCormick County, South Carolina

McCormick County, South Carolina has a total population of 9,760, making it the 2,503rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in McCormick County is 59.5 years, which is 53.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in McCormick County is $55,798, which ranks #2,420 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.

The median home value in McCormick County is $168,700, 40.2% below the national median. Renters in McCormick County pay a median gross rent of $696 per month. The homeownership rate is 87.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In McCormick County, 24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.7 min.

McCormick County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 56.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (40.0%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).

All data for McCormick 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.