Darlington County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Darlington County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45031
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 031
Geography
- Land Area
- 560.63 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.62 sq mi
- Total Area
- 566.25 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.332185
- Longitude
- -79.962115
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 61,966
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 48,161
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 60,653 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,314 | 2.1% |
| White | 33,389 | 53.9% |
| Black | 25,283 | 40.8% |
| Asian | 314 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 126 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 216 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 47,416 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 742 | 1.5% |
| White | 27,027 | 56.1% |
| Black | 19,642 | 40.8% |
| Asian | 392 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 391 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 38 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 62,558
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $51,660
- Poverty Rate
- 20.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 12,951
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 33,788 | 54.0% |
| Black | 25,447 | 40.7% |
| Asian | 364 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 42,056
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 23,051 | 54.8% |
| Republican | 18,249 | 43.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 756 | 1.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 18,617 | 44.3% |
| Female | 23,439 | 55.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 21,966 | 52.2% |
| Hispanic | 484 | 1.2% |
| Black | 17,892 | 42.5% |
| Asian | 109 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 19,802
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 12,262 | 55.8% |
| Hispanic | 142 | 29.3% |
| Black | 6,541 | 36.6% |
| Asian | 31 | 28.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,726 | 46.9% |
| Female | 11,076 | 47.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 13,798 (31.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 8,574 (19.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 29,763
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $145,828
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $933
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 4.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.