Clarendon County, South Carolina Demographics 2026
Clarendon County, South Carolina has a population of 31,037, the 29th most populous county in South Carolina. The median household income is $48,887 and the median home value is $147,300. The poverty rate is 18.6%.
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Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 54 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Clarendon County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manning | 3,843 | $27,597 | 24.4% | $152,700 |
| Wyboo | 3,582 | $57,725 | 12.6% | $198,200 |
| Summerton | 709 | $35,893 | 29.8% | $153,100 |
| Turbeville | 703 | $41,667 | 23.5% | $120,300 |
| North Santee | 528 | $42,393 | 3.2% | $236,100 |
| Alcolu | 426 | $41,917 | 44.4% | $166,400 |
| Paxville | 386 | $56,071 | 15.0% | $156,800 |
| Foreston | 66 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Clarendon County is located in South Carolina with a total population of 31,037. It is the 29th most populous county out of 46 in South Carolina. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Clarendon County is 45.9 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Clarendon County is $48,887. This is 27% lower than the state median of $66,818. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 18.6%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.2%. The unemployment rate is 8.6%. This is 75% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $147,300. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $236,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 71.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Clarendon County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 48.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 45.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (45.2% vs 25.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.
Education
17.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Clarendon County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against South Carolina and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Clarendon County, South Carolina?
Clarendon County has a population of 31,037, making it the 29th most populous county in South Carolina.
What is the median income in Clarendon County?
The median household income in Clarendon County is $48,887 with a poverty rate of 18.6%.
How many cities are in Clarendon County, South Carolina?
Clarendon County contains 8 Census-designated places.