Barnwell is a city located in Barnwell County South Carolina. Barnwell has a 2024 population of 4,554. Barnwell is currently declining at a rate of -0.5% annually and its population has decreased by -1.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,646 in 2020.
The average household income in Barnwell is $52,539 with a poverty rate of 35.94%. The median age in Barnwell is 32.5 years: 31.7 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Barnwell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,748 | 59.19% |
| White | 1,666 | 35.88% |
| Two or more races | 143 | 3.08% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.97% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.45% |
| Other race | 20 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,845 | 2.4 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Non Family | 776 | 1.05 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Female | 473 | 3.81 | 30 | 70 |
| Married | 456 | 3.18 | 86 | 14 |
| Male | 140 | 2.59 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
60.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 367 | 13.62% |
| Associates Degree | 168 | 6.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 199 | 7.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 305 | 11.32% |
| High School Graduate | 1,172 | 43.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 169 | 6.27% |
| Some College | 315 | 11.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,406 | 956 | 146 |
| White | 1,151 | 1,068 | 268 |
| 2+ Races | 91 | 88 | 49 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Other Race | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,663 | $63,098 | $59,744 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $42,375 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $42,891 |
| Overall | $41,090 | $55,026 | $28,636 |
| Some College | $61,000 | $63,864 | $25,735 |
$41,090
Average Earnings
$55,026
Average Male
$28,636
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.52% of Barnwell residents speak only English, while 4.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,648 | 1,351 | 51.02% |
| White | 1,567 | 230 | 14.68% |
| Multiple | 140 | 20 | 14.29% |
35.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.8%
Male Poverty Rate
42.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Barnwell is Black, with 51.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Barnwell is Multiple, with 14.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.56% |
| High School | 32.78% |
| Some College | 27.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 63.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 17.99% |
| Male Employed | 5.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,904 | $67,365 |
| Households | $38,065 | $52,539 |
| Married Families | $97,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,194 | $30,112 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.7%
Male Marriage Rate
23.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
128
Number of Veterans
120
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 40 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 5.31% |
| Black | 62 | 3.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.3%
Labor Force Participation
46.7%
Employment Rate
12.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.67%
Born in Barnwell
92.31%
Native Born
7.69%
Foreign Born
5.97%
Non Citizen
1.72%
Naturalized
92.31% of Barnwell residents were born in the United States, with 74.67% having been born in South Carolina. 5.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,439 | -23 | -0.52% |
| 2028 | 4,462 | -23 | -0.51% |
| 2027 | 4,485 | -23 | -0.51% |
| 2026 | 4,508 | -23 | -0.51% |
| 2025 | 4,531 | -23 | -0.51% |
| 2024 | 4,554 | -23 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 4,577 | -20 | -0.44% |
| 2022 | 4,597 | -33 | -0.71% |
| 2021 | 4,630 | -16 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 4,646 | 341 | 7.92% |
| 2019 | 4,305 | -60 | -1.37% |
| 2018 | 4,365 | -60 | -1.36% |
| 2017 | 4,425 | -72 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 4,497 | -52 | -1.14% |
| 2015 | 4,549 | -66 | -1.43% |
| 2014 | 4,615 | -44 | -0.94% |
| 2013 | 4,659 | -33 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 4,692 | -30 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 4,722 | -42 | -0.88% |
| 2010 | 4,764 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,035 | -220 | -4.19% |
| 1990 | 5,255 | -317 | -5.69% |
| 1980 | 5,572 | 1,133 | 25.52% |
| 1970 | 4,439 | -129 | -2.82% |
| 1960 | 4,568 | 129 | 2.91% |