2023 ACS Census Data · Population 26,285
Marlboro County is a small county in South Carolina with a population of 26,285. The median household income is $36,293, 44% below the national average. The poverty rate is 26.2%, median home value is $74,500, and 8.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 64% below the national average.
Population
26,285
2023 estimate
Rank #1600 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$36,293
Household
Rank #3105 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$74,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #3182 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
8.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #3199 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.
47.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.5%
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
36% below South Carolina avg·44% below national avg
Poverty Rate
48% below South Carolina avg·75% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
16% below South Carolina avg·20% 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 →
$22,016
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
26.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
46.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
59% below South Carolina avg·64% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
27% below South Carolina avg·26% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
14% below South Carolina avg·14% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
4% above South Carolina avg·1% below national avg
Housing Units
12,059
Households
9,729
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 →
$1,056
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
65.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
27 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
62% below South Carolina avg·64% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% below South Carolina avg·8% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
17.3%
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