Fairfield County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Fairfield County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45039
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 039
Geography
- Land Area
- 686.31 sq mi
- Water Area
- 23.57 sq mi
- Total Area
- 709.88 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.395669
- Longitude
- -81.127001
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 20,529
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 16,840
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,013 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 516 | 2.5% |
| White | 8,150 | 39.7% |
| Black | 11,208 | 54.6% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,487 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 353 | 2.1% |
| White | 7,055 | 41.9% |
| Black | 9,237 | 54.9% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 237 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 20,550
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $50,621
- Poverty Rate
- 15.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,168
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,034 | 39.1% |
| Black | 11,307 | 55.0% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 15,521
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 11,142 | 71.8% |
| Republican | 4,229 | 27.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 150 | 1.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,138 | 46.0% |
| Female | 8,383 | 54.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,188 | 39.9% |
| Hispanic | 198 | 1.3% |
| Black | 8,563 | 55.2% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,407
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,927 | 63.5% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 40.4% |
| Black | 4,079 | 47.6% |
| Asian | 17 | 47.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,748 | 52.5% |
| Female | 4,659 | 55.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,346 (35.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,313 (15.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,003
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $179,311
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,066
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- 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
- 26.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.