County · South Carolina
McCormick County, South Carolina
McCormick County, South Carolina. McCormick County had 10,215 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.2% since 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). It holds 7 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 45065.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,215
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,526 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,760
Median household income
$55,798
±$7,160 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$168,700
±$15,631 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$696
±$159 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
How many people live in McCormick County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 9,526 residents in McCormick County. The Census Bureau estimates 10,215 for July 1, 2025, up 7.2% since 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 9,760 over 359 square miles of land.
| Measure | McCormick County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,760 | 5,296,225 | +229 |
| Households | 4,199±226 | 2,117,989 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.12±0.11 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,675±23 | 2,443,039 | no clear change |
McCormick County's population since 2000
From 9,958 in 2000 to 10,215 in 2025: up 2.6%. 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.
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 McCormick County?
McCormick County holds 7 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is McCormick with 2,010 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| McCormick | 2,232 | $41,111 |
|---|---|---|
| ModocGEOID 4547050 | 312 | $98,073 |
| Clarks HillGEOID 4514590 | 289 | $45,208 |
| Mount CarmelGEOID 4548310 | 156 | $43,504 |
| ParksvilleGEOID 4554700 | 120 | $40,625 |
| WillingtonGEOID 4577920 | 81 | $43,417 |
| Plum BranchGEOID 4557670 | 72 | not published |
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 McCormick County?
The median resident of McCormick County is 59.5 years old; 10.2% are under 18 and 39.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 56.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 40.0%. 0.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | McCormick County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.5±1.0 | 40.2 | +4.3 |
| Under 18 years | 10.2%±0.1 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 39.5%±0.2 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 56.1%±0.6 pts | 61.9% | +5.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 40.0%±1.2 pts | 24.6% | −4.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1%±1.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 5.8% | −1.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.9%±2.0 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 17.8%±2.6 pts | 14.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.5%±1.4 pts | 9.6% | −2.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.8%±2.5 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.0%±3.6 pts | 32.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.5%±2.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1%±1.0 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 McCormick County earn?
Half of McCormick County's 4,199 households earn less than $55,798 a year (±$7,160), against $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $53,699 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | McCormick County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,798±$7,160 | $69,324 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,480±$7,041 | $95,567 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,965±$2,976 | $39,236 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.6%±3.7 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 43.6%±16.8 pts | 19.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.6%±2.8 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.6%±4.0 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 McCormick County?
Owners occupy 87.9% of McCormick County's occupied homes and renters 12.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $168,700 by its owner (±$15,631). The median renter pays $696 a month including utilities, and 42.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | McCormick County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $168,700±$15,631 | $259,000 | +$25,324 |
| Median gross rent | $696±$159 | $1,180 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.1%±16.3 pts | 42.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,331±$155 | $1,529 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.9%±2.9 pts | 71.9% | +11.3 pts |
| Housing units | 5,675±23 | 2,443,039 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7%±1.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.7%±9.6 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.9%±4.3 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 21.6%±3.8 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.0%±2.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.2%±1.9 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 McCormick County building?
Builders took permits for 119 new housing units across McCormick County in 2025 (119 single-family), 11.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in McCormick County get to work?
86.2% of McCormick County's workers drive alone and 11.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | McCormick County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 34.8%±3.2 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±2.8 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 86.2%±3.6 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.4%±3.2 pts | 11.5% | +8.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.8 min±4.0 | 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 McCormick County's census tracts?
McCormick County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $51,250 (Tract 9202) to $61,250 (Tract 9203).
| Tract 920145065920100 | 2,814±264 | $57,333 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 920245065920200 | 4,994±320 | $51,250 |
| Tract 920345065920300 | 1,952±259 | $61,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does McCormick County compare with South Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 45th of 46 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 15th of 46 |
| Residents per square mile | 45th of 46 |
| Median household income | 25th of 46 |
| Median home value | 26th of 46 |
| Median gross rent | 42nd of 46 |
| Poverty rate | 22nd of 46 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21st of 46 |
| Median age | 1st of 46 |
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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