Paxville, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 453, Paxville'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

Paxville is a small community located in South Carolina, within Clarendon County. The total population is 453. It ranks as the 343rd most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Paxville is 45.4 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Paxville is $58,958. This is 15% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.9%. This is 41% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The unemployment rate is 10.8%. This is 121% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $133,900. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $259,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Paxville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Paxville is Black or African American, making up 57.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 30.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (30.9%) is well below the state average of 61.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (57.6% vs 24.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 7.4%.

Education

11.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% 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 83.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Paxville, 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.