Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 20.1% ▲ 101% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.2% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 720 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 14,245 (38.3%) |
| Some College | 4,750 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 5,168 (13.9%) |
| Bachelors | 4,427 (11.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,835 (21.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $48,369 ▼ 37% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $139,466 ▼ 50% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $866/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 28,637 |
| Vacant Units | 4,395 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Darlington County is located in South Carolina and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 60,877 residents. With a median age of 41.62, it is a middle-aged county.
Darlington County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $48,368 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.7%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 20.1% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Darlington County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $139,466 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $865. Homeownership rates are high at 71.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Darlington County are majority White (53.42%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Darlington County, SC is a working-class area in South Carolina. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29532 | Darlington | 20,272 | $41,810 | $120,400 | $885 | 8.7% | 28.9% |
| 29540 | Darlington | 3,596 | $43,654 | $66,900 | $798 | 5.4% | 25.5% |
| 29550 | Hartsville | 30,198 | $54,191 | $169,200 | $851 | 5.5% | 38.1% |
| 29069 | Lamar | 5,029 | $46,250 | $112,700 | $863 | 9.2% | 28.9% |
| 29593 | Society Hill | 1,756 | $39,688 | $73,500 | $1,040 | 0.0% | 26.0% |