Bennettsville is a city located in Marlboro County South Carolina. Bennettsville has a 2024 population of 6,426. Bennettsville is currently declining at a rate of -1.74% annually and its population has decreased by -6.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,881 in 2020.
The average household income in Bennettsville is $55,901 with a poverty rate of 23.47%. The median age in Bennettsville is 40.9 years: 38.6 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bennettsville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,183 | 61.53% |
| White | 1,975 | 29.05% |
| Two or more races | 329 | 4.84% |
| Other race | 147 | 2.16% |
| Native American | 90 | 1.32% |
| Asian | 74 | 1.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,627 | 2.32 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Non Family | 1,384 | 1.11 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
| Married | 628 | 3.25 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Female | 530 | 4.22 | 46 | 54 |
| Male | 85 | 3.36 | 95.3 | 4.7 |
3.55
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
47.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 324 | 6.7% |
| Associates Degree | 320 | 6.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 491 | 10.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 217 | 4.49% |
| High School Graduate | 2,232 | 46.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 213 | 4.4% |
| Some College | 1,039 | 21.48% |
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 | 2,934 | 2,532 | 173 |
| White | 1,483 | 1,356 | 372 |
| 2+ Races | 202 | 202 | 11 |
| Other Race | 102 | 102 | 102 |
| Asian | 74 | 74 | 50 |
| Native American | 38 | 30 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 27 | 27 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,000 | $56,510 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,950 | $0 | $46,950 |
| High School Graduate | $35,256 | $33,712 | $35,591 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,103 | $50,172 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,875 | $40,839 | $35,870 |
| Some College | $35,427 | $23,889 | $40,619 |
$36,875
Average Earnings
$40,839
Average Male
$35,870
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.41% of Bennettsville residents speak only English, while 1.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,774 | 950 | 25.17% |
| White | 1,742 | 428 | 24.57% |
| Multiple | 315 | 58 | 18.41% |
| Hispanic | 115 | 18 | 15.65% |
23.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.81%
Male Poverty Rate
25.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bennettsville is Black, with 25.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bennettsville is Hispanic, with 15.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59.45% |
| Some College | 18.16% |
| High School | 16.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.91% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.12% |
| Female Employed | 7.98% |
| Male Employed | 4.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,085 | $79,793 |
| Households | $40,889 | $55,901 |
| Married Families | $89,257 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,630 | $29,228 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.6%
Male Marriage Rate
26.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
408
Number of Veterans
380
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 96 |
| Vietnam | 81 |
| Second Gulf War | 36 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 170 |
| 75+ | 107 |
| 65 to 74 | 65 |
| 55 to 64 | 63 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 228 | 6.73% |
| White | 146 | 8.83% |
| Native American | 21 | 30% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 5.18% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 4.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
27.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.6%
Labor Force Participation
45.3%
Employment Rate
8.8%
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
72.87%
Born in Bennettsville
99.26%
Native Born
0.74%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.74%
Naturalized
99.26% of Bennettsville residents were born in the United States, with 72.87% having been born in South Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,857 | -114 | -1.91% |
| 2028 | 5,971 | -114 | -1.87% |
| 2027 | 6,085 | -113 | -1.82% |
| 2026 | 6,198 | -114 | -1.81% |
| 2025 | 6,312 | -114 | -1.77% |
| 2024 | 6,426 | -114 | -1.74% |
| 2023 | 6,540 | -104 | -1.57% |
| 2022 | 6,644 | -97 | -1.44% |
| 2021 | 6,741 | -140 | -2.03% |
| 2020 | 6,881 | -933 | -11.94% |
| 2019 | 7,814 | -100 | -1.26% |
| 2018 | 7,914 | -149 | -1.85% |
| 2017 | 8,063 | -212 | -2.56% |
| 2016 | 8,275 | -384 | -4.43% |
| 2015 | 8,659 | -244 | -2.74% |
| 2014 | 8,903 | -26 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 8,929 | -60 | -0.67% |
| 2012 | 8,989 | -93 | -1.02% |
| 2011 | 9,082 | -109 | -1.19% |
| 2010 | 9,191 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,425 | 80 | 0.86% |
| 1990 | 9,345 | 571 | 6.51% |
| 1980 | 8,774 | 1,306 | 17.49% |
| 1970 | 7,468 | 505 | 7.25% |
| 1960 | 6,963 | 1,823 | 35.47% |
| 1950 | 5,140 | 245 | 5.01% |
| 1940 | 4,895 | 1,228 | 33.49% |
| 1930 | 3,667 | 470 | 14.7% |
| 1920 | 3,197 | 551 | 20.82% |
| 1910 | 2,646 | -3,211 | -54.82% |