Kershaw County, South Carolina Demographics 2026
Kershaw County, South Carolina has a population of 68,314, the 21st most populous county in South Carolina. The median household income is $68,231 and the median home value is $217,100. The poverty rate is 13.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Kershaw County Quick Facts
How Kershaw County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 66,924 | 68,314 | +2.1% |
| Median household income | $64,343 | $68,231 | +6.0% |
| Median home value | $191,900 | $217,100 | +13.1% |
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
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 55 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Kershaw County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lugoff | 9,786 | $69,485 | 8.1% | $223,900 |
| Camden | 8,267 | $63,576 | 13.2% | $265,300 |
| East Camden | 4,194 | $53,715 | 20.5% | $183,100 |
| Elgin | 2,080 | $91,667 | 4.2% | $217,400 |
| Bethune | 438 | $44,000 | 34.0% | $106,800 |
| Abney Crossroads | 208 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Boykin | 122 | $136,576 | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Kershaw County is located in South Carolina with a total population of 68,314. It is the 21st most populous county out of 46 in South Carolina. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Kershaw County is 40.4 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Kershaw County is $68,231. This is 2% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $217,100. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 71.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Kershaw County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.
Education
24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% 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 89.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Kershaw County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 Kershaw County, South Carolina?
Kershaw County has a population of 68,314, making it the 21st most populous county in South Carolina.
What is the median income in Kershaw County?
The median household income in Kershaw County is $68,231 with a poverty rate of 13.2%.
How many cities are in Kershaw County, South Carolina?
Kershaw County contains 7 Census-designated places.