Barnwell County, South Carolina

Total Population: 20,565

County Seat: Barnwell

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Median Home Value

$97,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$41,800

Across all households

Median Age

40.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

12.8%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)50.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)43.1%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Two or More Races2.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

23.7%

65 Years and Over

18.9%

Male

48.4%

Female

51.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.9%

No Health Insurance

11.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

80.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

12.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$41,800

Mean Household Income

$62,036

Per Capita Income

$26,141

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

72.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

26.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$97,200

Median Rent

$695/mo

Total Housing Units

9,901

Owner-Occupied

71.0%

Renter-Occupied

29.0%

Vacancy Rate

18.1%

Married Couple Households

37.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

3.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

40.3%

Average Household Size

2.49

Broadband Internet Access

73.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 45011.