Colleton County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Colleton County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45029
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 029
Geography
- Land Area
- 1056.46 sq mi
- Water Area
- 76.06 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1132.52 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.849386
- Longitude
- -80.656402
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 37,659
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 29,209
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 36,769 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 891 | 2.4% |
| White | 22,087 | 58.6% |
| Black | 13,068 | 34.7% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 98 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 705 | 1.9% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 28,814 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 396 | 1.4% |
| White | 17,810 | 61.0% |
| Black | 10,158 | 34.8% |
| Asian | 104 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 383 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 392 | 1.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 38,783
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $53,430
- Poverty Rate
- 19.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,456
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 22,225 | 57.3% |
| Black | 13,094 | 33.8% |
| Asian | 172 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 25,145
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 11,564 | 46.0% |
| Republican | 10,371 | 41.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,210 | 12.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,474 | 45.6% |
| Female | 13,671 | 54.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,640 | 54.2% |
| Hispanic | 408 | 1.6% |
| Black | 9,622 | 38.3% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 12,406
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,575 | 55.5% |
| Hispanic | 136 | 33.3% |
| Black | 3,949 | 41.0% |
| Asian | 18 | 27.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,601 | 48.8% |
| Female | 6,805 | 49.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,266 (30.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,738 (17.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 20,083
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $176,817
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $921
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 6.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.