Society Hill, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 388, Society Hill'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

Society Hill is a small community located in South Carolina, within Darlington County. The total population is 388. It ranks as the 360th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Society Hill is 44.9 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 6.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Society Hill is $32,656. This is 53% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 60% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.3%. This is 37% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Society Hill, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $92,800. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $259,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Society Hill is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Society Hill is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 40.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (40.0% vs 24.6%).

Education

20.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% 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 90.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Society Hill, 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.