Kershaw County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Kershaw County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45055
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 055
Geography
- Land Area
- 726.61 sq mi
- Water Area
- 13.65 sq mi
- Total Area
- 740.26 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.338356
- Longitude
- -80.590885
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 67,292
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 51,442
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 63,991 | 95.1% |
| Hispanic | 3,304 | 4.9% |
| White | 45,133 | 67.1% |
| Black | 16,231 | 24.1% |
| Asian | 411 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 98 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 213 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 49,642 | 96.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,800 | 3.5% |
| White | 35,556 | 69.1% |
| Black | 13,108 | 25.5% |
| Asian | 444 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 624 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 143 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 68,314
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $68,529
- Poverty Rate
- 13.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,940
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 45,586 | 66.7% |
| Black | 16,215 | 23.7% |
| Asian | 474 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 43,043
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 15,108 | 35.1% |
| Republican | 22,075 | 51.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,860 | 13.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 19,787 | 46.0% |
| Female | 23,255 | 54.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 28,401 | 66.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,211 | 2.8% |
| Black | 11,005 | 25.6% |
| Asian | 180 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 22,044
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 15,527 | 54.7% |
| Hispanic | 381 | 31.5% |
| Black | 4,882 | 44.4% |
| Asian | 69 | 38.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 10,015 | 50.6% |
| Female | 12,028 | 51.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 13,663 (28.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 11,415 (24.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 30,134
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $219,828
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,033
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
- 9.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.