Danwood, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 392, Danwood's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Danwood is a small community located in South Carolina, within Florence County. The total population is 392. It ranks as the 357th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Danwood is 42.8 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 10.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Danwood is $100,278. This is 45% higher than the state median of $69,324. It is also 24% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $168,200. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $259,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Danwood is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Danwood has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.7% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (96.7% vs 61.9%).

Education

10.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Danwood, South Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.