Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 13.3% ▲ 33% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 508 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 14,750 (30.3%) |
| Some College | 6,680 (13.7%) |
| Associates | 8,273 (17%) |
| Bachelors | 4,938 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,571 (27.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,988 ▼ 10% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $204,920 ▼ 26% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,042/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 33,624 |
| Vacant Units | 4,099 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Kershaw County is located in South Carolina and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 75,794 residents. With a median age of 41.39, it is a middle-aged county.
Kershaw County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $68,987 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 13.3% is above the national average.
Housing in Kershaw County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $204,920 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,042. Homeownership rates are high at 82.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Kershaw County are majority White (61.38%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Kershaw County, SC is a solidly middle-class area in South Carolina. The 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29009 | Bethune | 2,396 | $62,833 | $96,400 | $1,081 | 6.2% | 25.5% |
| 29020 | Camden | 22,868 | $59,389 | $208,800 | $842 | 5.9% | 39.3% |
| 29032 | Cassatt | 4,817 | $56,447 | $97,000 | $824 | 5.2% | 23.7% |
| 29045 | Elgin | 28,896 | $80,627 | $241,200 | $1,318 | 6.1% | 43.5% |
| 29074 | Liberty Hill | 200 | $48,750 | — | — | 0.0% | 42.3% |
| 29078 | Lugoff | 16,370 | $66,657 | $183,100 | $893 | 2.8% | 32.5% |
| 29175 | Westville | 247 | $71,125 | — | — | 0.0% | 18.6% |