City · South Carolina
Bennettsville, South Carolina
Bennettsville, city, in Marlboro County, South Carolina. Bennettsville had 7,565 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.5% from the Bureau's April 2020 estimates base of 8,087; the 2020 Census counted 7,020 on the place as it was defined then and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,751 (±25). GEOID 4505680.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,565
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,020 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,751 ±25
Median household income
$37,115
±$9,720 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$92,100
±$20,012 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$671
±$49 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
Where is Bennettsville and what county is it in?
Bennettsville is a city in Marlboro County, South Carolina. It covers 6.2 square miles of land, 1,136 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bennettsville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,565 people lived in Bennettsville on July 1, 2025, down 6.5% since 2020, while South Carolina grew 8.8%. The Census Bureau's yearly estimates start from its own April 2020 base for Bennettsville, 8,087, which differs from the 2020 Census count of 7,020: the estimates follow the place as the estimates program defines it today (its present boundaries, and for a consolidated city-county the area the program assigns it), so the change since 2020 is measured from that base. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,751 (±25).
| Measure | Bennettsville | Marlboro County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,751 ±25 | 25,975 | −311 |
| Households | 2,830 ±277 | 9,789 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.27 ±0.21 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,699 ±309 | 12,077 | no clear change |
Bennettsville's population since 2000
From 9,425 in 2000 to 7,565 in 2025: down 19.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bennettsville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bennettsville?
The median resident of Bennettsville is 41.6 years old; 17.5% are under 18 and 18.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 59.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 28.3%.
| Measure | Bennettsville | Marlboro County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6 ±3.5 | 41.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.5% ±3.4 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.2% ±2.5 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 52.3% ±4.1 pts | 52.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% ±1.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 28.3% ±4.3 pts | 38.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 59.0% ±5.4 pts | 47.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.0% ±3.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8% ±1.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.3% ±1.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8% ±2.6 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 19.1% ±4.1 pts | 20.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.7% ±4.0 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.3% ±3.8 pts | 79.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.9% ±3.5 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.5% ±1.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.1% ±2.8 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1% ±2.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bennettsville earn?
Half of Bennettsville's 2,830 households earn less than $37,115 a year (±$9,720), against $34,301 in Marlboro County and $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $37,462 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 28.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bennettsville | Marlboro County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $37,115 ±$9,720 | $34,301 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $52,688 ±$8,354 | $51,818 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,380 ±$3,493 | $21,486 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 28.4% ±7.6 pts | 28.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 55.3% ±14.0 pts | 39.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 27.0% ±6.2 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.0% ±3.9 pts | 84.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 77.0% ±5.8 pts | 70.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bennettsville?
Owners occupy 44.9% of Bennettsville's occupied homes and renters 55.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $92,100 by its owner (±$20,012). The median renter pays $671 a month including utilities, and 50.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bennettsville | Marlboro County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $92,100 ±$20,012 | $82,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $671 ±$49 | $689 | −$120 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.4% ±10.5 pts | 44.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,196 ±$257 | $1,090 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 44.9% ±8.0 pts | 63.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 55.1% ±8.0 pts | 37.0% | – |
| Housing units | 3,699 ±309 | 12,077 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 9.7% ±5.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.7% ±5.1 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.2% ±4.9 pts | 62.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.9% ±1.8 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.7% ±2.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.3% ±4.0 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 22.7% ±7.0 pts | 15.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bennettsville building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Bennettsville in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 8.2 across South Carolina.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bennettsville work and get to work?
77.9% of Bennettsville's workers drive alone and 5.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 12.5%.
| Measure | Bennettsville | Marlboro County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.2% ±5.5 pts | 45.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 12.5% ±5.0 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.9% ±6.2 pts | 83.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.6% ±6.4 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±1.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.2% ±3.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.1 min ±4.7 | 26.9 min | +9.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bennettsville?
1 census tract lies mostly in Bennettsville, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9603.01Marlboro County | 3,637 | $36,298 |
| Tract 9602.01Marlboro County | 3,690 | $29,423 |
| Tract 9603.02Marlboro County | 4,945 | $48,056 |
| Tract 9602.02Marlboro County | 1,538 | $21,328 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bennettsville) · Census block assignment files
How does Bennettsville compare with other places in South Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bennettsville is the 3,877th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 53rd-most populous of 271 in South Carolina.
Bennettsville ranks 216th of 248 places in South Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 53rd | 271 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 144th | 149 |
| Residents per square mile | 104th | 261 |
| Median household income | 216th | 248 |
| Per capita income | 211th | 259 |
| Median home value | 225th | 248 |
| Median gross rent | 215th | 235 |
| Poverty rate | 56th | 214 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 199th | 226 |
| Median age | 83rd | 261 |
| Owner-occupied share | 234th | 258 |
| Work from home | 110th | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 50th | 261 |
Bennettsville's figures with every place in South Carolina (CSV)
Every place in South Carolina, sortable · Compare Bennettsville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bennettsville?
12 of the 57 figures for Bennettsville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bennettsville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bennettsville.