Blackville is a town located in Barnwell County South Carolina. Blackville has a 2024 population of 1,900. Blackville is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -1.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,926 in 2020.
The average household income in Blackville is $68,621 with a poverty rate of 28.23%. The median age in Blackville is 42.8 years: 42.1 years for males, and 55.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blackville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,514 | 85.15% |
| White | 211 | 11.87% |
| Other race | 47 | 2.64% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 608 | 2.92 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Non Family | 266 | 1.22 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Female | 141 | 4.36 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Married | 139 | 3.99 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Male | 62 | 4.53 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
3.94
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
66.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 152 | 11.52% |
| Associates Degree | 83 | 6.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 28 | 2.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 46 | 3.49% |
| High School Graduate | 693 | 52.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 107 | 8.11% |
| Some College | 210 | 15.92% |
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 | 1,095 | 895 | 41 |
| White | 171 | 142 | 33 |
| Other Race | 47 | 17 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 47 | 17 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,038 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,625 | $0 | $27,606 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,364 | $34,750 | $28,072 |
| Some College | $0 | $56,875 | $0 |
$29,364
Average Earnings
$34,750
Average Male
$28,072
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.6% of Blackville residents speak only English, while 3.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,512 | 466 | 30.82% |
| White | 210 | 35 | 16.67% |
28.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.95%
Male Poverty Rate
34.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blackville is Black, with 30.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blackville is White, with 16.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.77% |
| Some College | 24.91% |
| High School | 14.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 73.08% |
| Female Employed | 19.07% |
| Male Employed | 6.2% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,789 | $94,616 |
| Households | $26,100 | $68,621 |
| Married Families | $54,821 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,646 | $32,555 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.1%
Male Marriage Rate
32.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
92
Number of Veterans
80
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 51 |
| Vietnam | 49 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 75 | 6.05% |
| White | 17 | 9.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.7%
Labor Force Participation
52.8%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
80.6%
Born in Blackville
99.61%
Native Born
0.39%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.39%
Naturalized
99.61% of Blackville residents were born in the United States, with 80.6% 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 Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,869 | -6 | -0.32% |
| 2028 | 1,875 | -6 | -0.32% |
| 2027 | 1,881 | -7 | -0.37% |
| 2026 | 1,888 | -6 | -0.32% |
| 2025 | 1,894 | -6 | -0.32% |
| 2024 | 1,900 | -7 | -0.37% |
| 2023 | 1,907 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 1,910 | -16 | -0.83% |
| 2021 | 1,926 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1,926 | -261 | -11.93% |
| 2019 | 2,187 | -27 | -1.22% |
| 2018 | 2,214 | -21 | -0.94% |
| 2017 | 2,235 | -38 | -1.67% |
| 2016 | 2,273 | -24 | -1.04% |
| 2015 | 2,297 | -33 | -1.42% |
| 2014 | 2,330 | -24 | -1.02% |
| 2013 | 2,354 | -20 | -0.84% |
| 2012 | 2,374 | -16 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 2,390 | -18 | -0.75% |
| 2010 | 2,408 | 0 | 0% |