Barnwell County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Barnwell County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45011
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 011
Geography
- Land Area
- 548.38 sq mi
- Water Area
- 8.88 sq mi
- Total Area
- 557.26 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.260552
- Longitude
- -81.434228
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 20,193
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 15,424
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,724 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 471 | 2.3% |
| White | 10,424 | 51.6% |
| Black | 8,723 | 43.2% |
| Asian | 93 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 32 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,180 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 248 | 1.6% |
| White | 8,274 | 53.6% |
| Black | 6,596 | 42.8% |
| Asian | 94 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 179 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 36 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 20,521
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $51,655
- Poverty Rate
- 24.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,020
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,716 | 52.2% |
| Black | 8,783 | 42.8% |
| Asian | 120 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,301
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,734 | 50.6% |
| Republican | 5,129 | 38.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,438 | 10.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,001 | 45.1% |
| Female | 7,300 | 54.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,619 | 49.8% |
| Hispanic | 175 | 1.3% |
| Black | 5,980 | 45.0% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,225
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 46.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,649 | 55.1% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 29.7% |
| Black | 2,261 | 37.8% |
| Asian | 9 | 36.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,758 | 46.0% |
| Female | 3,467 | 47.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,586 (32.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,952 (14.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,927
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $103,654
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $768
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.6%
- Public Transit
- 2.2%
- Work From Home
- 3.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.