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Darlington County, South Carolina

Darlington County, South Carolina. Darlington County had 62,888 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, about level with 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). It holds 8 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 19 census tracts. GEOID 45031.

Darlington County is one of the 2 counties of the Florence, SC metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).

Residents, July 2025 estimate

62,888

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 62,905 · ACS 2020-2024: 62,558

Median household income

$48,581

±$3,529 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324

Median home value

$158,200

±$7,506 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000

Median gross rent

$896

±$35 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180

How many people live in Darlington County, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 62,905 residents in Darlington County. The Census Bureau estimates 62,888 for July 1, 2025, about level with 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 62,558 over 561 square miles of land.

July 2020→2021 −75 (62,778)
2021→2022 −274 (62,504)
2022→2023 −6 (62,498)
2023→2024 +185 (62,683)
2024→2025 +205 (62,888)

Darlington County in South Carolina. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.

Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
Measure	Darlington County	South Carolina	Change since 2015-2019
Total population	62,558	5,296,225	−4,469
Households	25,561±414	2,117,989	−923
Average household size	2.40±0.04	2.44	−0.08
Housing units	29,763±50	2,443,039	−1,035

Darlington County's population since 2000

From 67,394 in 2000 to 62,888 in 2025: down 6.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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.

2000 Census 67,394
2005 (estimate) 68,185
2010 Census 68,681
2015 (estimate) 67,539
2020 Census 62,905
2025 (estimate) 62,888

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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov

What cities and towns are in Darlington County?

Darlington County holds 8 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Hartsville with 7,374 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Darlington County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.

Hartsville	city	7,446	7,419±27	$49,272	$205,600	19.6%	100%
Darlington	city	6,149	6,120±38	$33,952	$172,300	30.2%	100%
North Hartsville	CDP	2,775	3,304±607	$59,744	$110,600	27.1%	100%
Lamar	town	862	1,196±369	$38,864	$127,000	40.6%	100%
Dovesville	CDP	827	1,120±490	$31,918	$96,600	52.9%	100%
Pine Ridge, Darlington CountyGEOID 4556905	CDP	807	637±334	$61,192	$113,300	17.6%	100%
LydiaGEOID 4543135	CDP	572	190±137	not published	not published	18.4%	100%
Society Hill	town	438	388±158	$32,656	$92,800	19.3%	100%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov

Who lives in Darlington County?

The median resident of Darlington County is 41.3 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 19.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 40.6%. 1.9% of residents were born outside the United States.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
Measure	Darlington County	South Carolina	Change since 2015-2019
Median age	41.3±0.4	40.2	no clear change
Under 18 years	22.2%±0.1 pts	21.4%	–
65 years and over	19.9%±0.2 pts	18.9%	–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.5%	7.4%	+0.5 pts
White alone, not Hispanic	53.1%±0.4 pts	61.9%	−1.6 pts
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic	40.6%±0.6 pts	24.6%	no clear change
Asian alone, not Hispanic	0.6%±0.2 pts	1.7%	no clear change
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic	0.2%±0.1 pts	0.2%	–
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic	0.0%±0.1 pts	0.0%	–
Two or more races, not Hispanic	2.8%±0.8 pts	3.7%	–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic	0.2%±0.1 pts	0.5%	–
Born outside the United States	1.9%±0.5 pts	5.8%	no clear change
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)	3.3%±0.7 pts	8.4%	–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)	5.3%±0.7 pts	8.3%	–
With a disability	16.5%±1.4 pts	14.6%	–
No health insurance coverage	9.0%±1.0 pts	9.6%	no clear change
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)	87.0%±1.4 pts	90.1%	–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)	19.9%±1.7 pts	32.1%	no clear change
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)	8.1%±1.2 pts	12.3%	–
Moved from another state in the past year	1.2%±0.6 pts	3.7%	–

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 Darlington County earn?

Half of Darlington County's 25,561 households earn less than $48,581 a year (±$3,529), against $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $47,318 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Darlington County	South Carolina	Change since 2015-2019
Median household income	$48,581±$3,529	$69,324	no clear change
Mean household income	$74,762±$6,239	$95,567	–
Per capita income	$31,476±$2,450	$39,236	+$3,137
People below the poverty line	21.1%±2.2 pts	14.1%	no clear change
Children under 18 below the poverty line	30.2%±4.8 pts	19.4%	no clear change
Households receiving SNAP	19.5%±2.1 pts	10.5%	–
Households with a broadband subscription	78.2%±1.9 pts	88.8%	–

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 Darlington County?

Owners occupy 70.9% of Darlington County's occupied homes and renters 29.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $158,200 by its owner (±$7,506). The median renter pays $896 a month including utilities, and 49.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Darlington County	South Carolina	Change since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)	$158,200±$7,506	$259,000	+$44,238
Median gross rent	$896±$35	$1,180	+$65
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent	49.1%±5.5 pts	42.8%	no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage	$1,222±$38	$1,529	–
Owner-occupied homes	70.9%±2.3 pts	71.9%	no clear change
Housing units	29,763±50	2,443,039	−1,035
Homeowner vacancy rate	0.7%±0.5 pts	0.9%	–
Rental vacancy rate	6.8%±2.4 pts	8.3%	–
Single-family detached homes	62.7%±2.3 pts	64.5%	–
Mobile homes	30.2%±2.3 pts	14.2%	–
Built 2020 or later	0.9%±0.5 pts	3.7%	–
Built 1939 or earlier	4.3%±0.9 pts	3.6%	–

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 Darlington County building?

Builders took permits for 205 new housing units across Darlington County in 2025 (197 single-family), 3.3 per 1,000 residents.

2019 123 units
2020 134 units
2021 143 units
2022 133 units
2023 201 units
2024 195 units
2025 205 units

Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey

How do people in Darlington County get to work?

81.6% of Darlington County's workers drive alone and 4.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.7%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Darlington County	South Carolina	Change since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)	56.2%±1.8 pts	60.5%	–
Unemployment rate	6.7%±1.4 pts	4.9%	−2.3 pts
Drove alone to work	81.6%±2.3 pts	76.3%	–
Carpooled	8.9%±1.9 pts	8.5%	–
Public transportation	0.0%±0.1 pts	0.4%	–
Walked	1.5%±0.5 pts	1.6%	–
Worked from home	4.8%±1.1 pts	11.5%	+2.4 pts
Mean travel time to work	22.5 min±1.2	25.6 min	no clear change

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 are Darlington County's census tracts?

Darlington County is divided into 19 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $27,608 (Tract 107) to $79,494 (Tract 104).

Census tracts of Darlington County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column

Tract 10145031010100	Society Hill (15%)	2,916	2,852±477	$41,515	$90,200	$895	24.7%
Tract 10245031010200	Pine Ridge (16%)	5,294	5,791±574	not published	$145,600	$1,041	21.5%
Tract 10345031010300	North Hartsville (51%)	4,790	5,232±849	$59,872	$169,300	$1,072	28.3%
Tract 10445031010400	Hartsville (18%)	5,888	5,784±791	$79,494	$250,500	$1,034	4.0%
Tract 10545031010500	Hartsville (98%)	2,582	2,244±423	$64,000	$218,800	$940	13.4%
Tract 10645031010600	Hartsville (43%)	4,652	4,428±536	$39,177	$95,900	$790	33.2%
Tract 10745031010700	Hartsville (71%)	2,222	1,920±479	$27,608	$79,500	$788	45.3%
Tract 10845031010800	Lydia (20%)	2,678	2,527±448	$56,375	$168,100	$829	21.3%
Tract 109.0145031010901	–	3,856	4,388±713	$64,929	$196,500	$944	14.1%
Tract 109.0245031010902	–	3,159	2,261±355	$51,273	$73,300	$885	18.1%
Tract 11045031011000	Darlington (43%)	2,949	2,936±416	$48,070	$166,600	$884	10.5%
Tract 11145031011100	Darlington	1,915	1,896±286	$41,875	$151,000	$986	23.3%
Tract 112.0145031011201	Darlington (34%)	2,031	1,936±454	$31,111	$84,100	$596	40.0%
Tract 112.0245031011202	Darlington (8%)	2,159	2,284±419	$38,694	$83,700	$843	20.0%
Tract 113.0145031011301	–	2,581	2,604±548	$37,292	$121,700	$1,048	20.2%
Tract 113.0245031011302	Darlington (8%)	2,275	2,010±391	$71,522	$130,600	$1,060	16.5%
Tract 11445031011400	Darlington (65%)	3,808	4,129±658	$42,687	$79,300	$931	21.1%
Tract 11545031011500	–	4,091	4,298±457	$51,564	$176,200	$940	20.6%
Tract 11645031011600	Lamar (34%)	3,059	3,038±463	$39,461	$122,800	$859	26.2%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov

How does Darlington County compare with South Carolina's other counties?

Darlington County's rank among South Carolina's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
Measure	Rank
Population	23rd of 46
Growth 2020-2025	33rd of 46
Residents per square mile	20th of 46
Median household income	34th of 46
Median home value	30th of 46
Median gross rent	24th of 46
Poverty rate	11th of 46
Bachelor's degree or higher	28th of 46
Median age	26th of 46

Every county in South Carolina

Source: PlainCities ranks 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

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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Darlington County 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' school search.