2023 ACS Census Data · Population 20,565
Barnwell County is a small county in South Carolina with a population of 20,565. The median household income is $41,800, 36% below the national average. The poverty rate is 28.5%, median home value is $97,200, and 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 47% below the national average.
Population
20,565
2023 estimate
Rank #1849 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$41,800
Household
Rank #3013 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$97,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #2974 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
12.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #2992 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
27% below South Carolina avg·36% below national avg
Poverty Rate
61% below South Carolina avg·90% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% above South Carolina avg·3% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$26,141
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
28.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
56.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
46% below South Carolina avg·54% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
26% below South Carolina avg·25% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% below South Carolina avg·3% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
17% below South Carolina avg·23% below national avg
Housing Units
9,901
Households
8,107
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,219
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
73.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
28 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
45% below South Carolina avg·47% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% below South Carolina avg·9% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
14.4%
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