Hartsville is a city located in Darlington County South Carolina. Hartsville has a 2024 population of 7,388. Hartsville is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually and its population has decreased by -0.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,430 in 2020.
The average household income in Hartsville is $71,226 with a poverty rate of 23.55%. The median age in Hartsville is 34.3 years: 31 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hartsville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,634 | 48.96% |
| Black or African American | 3,530 | 47.56% |
| Asian | 137 | 1.85% |
| Two or more races | 69 | 0.93% |
| Other race | 52 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,819 | 2.4 | 61 | 39 |
| Non Family | 1,076 | 1.13 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Married | 906 | 2.94 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Female | 656 | 3.74 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
| Male | 181 | 2.43 | 26 | 74 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
61.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 427 | 9.83% |
| Associates Degree | 388 | 8.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 972 | 22.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 468 | 10.77% |
| High School Graduate | 1,216 | 27.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 0.76% |
| Some College | 840 | 19.34% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,401 | 2,296 | 1,238 |
| Black | 1,777 | 1,491 | 134 |
| Asian | 79 | 79 | 66 |
| Hispanic | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 18 | 2 |
| Other Race | 43 | 0 | 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 asian people with a rate of 83.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,201 | $85,924 | $42,465 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,000 | $146,250 | $67,000 |
| High School Graduate | $27,459 | $0 | $29,792 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,821 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,069 | $52,000 | $41,321 |
| Some College | $42,766 | $45,833 | $37,108 |
$43,069
Average Earnings
$52,000
Average Male
$41,321
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.04% of Hartsville residents speak only English, while 3.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,378 | 1,294 | 38.31% |
| White | 3,275 | 316 | 9.65% |
| Multiple | 63 | 14 | 22.22% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 7 | 13.21% |
23.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.55%
Male Poverty Rate
21.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hartsville is Black, with 38.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hartsville is White, with 9.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.78% |
| Some College | 21.5% |
| High School | 16.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 56.8% |
| Female Employed | 11.67% |
| Male Employed | 4.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,605 | $85,488 |
| Households | $47,720 | $71,226 |
| Married Families | $104,559 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,827 | $46,709 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.9%
Male Marriage Rate
32.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
273
Number of Veterans
251
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 144 |
| Second Gulf War | 59 |
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 103 |
| 75+ | 83 |
| 35 to 54 | 77 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 240 | 8.42% |
| Black | 33 | 1.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Employment Rate
8.3%
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
72.43%
Born in Hartsville
97.52%
Native Born
2.48%
Foreign Born
1.46%
Non Citizen
1.02%
Naturalized
97.52% of Hartsville residents were born in the United States, with 72.43% having been born in South Carolina. 1.46% 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 | 7,337 | -10 | -0.14% |
| 2028 | 7,347 | -10 | -0.14% |
| 2027 | 7,357 | -11 | -0.15% |
| 2026 | 7,368 | -10 | -0.14% |
| 2025 | 7,378 | -10 | -0.14% |
| 2024 | 7,388 | -11 | -0.15% |
| 2023 | 7,399 | -26 | -0.35% |
| 2022 | 7,425 | -20 | -0.27% |
| 2021 | 7,445 | 15 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 7,430 | -84 | -1.12% |
| 2019 | 7,514 | -19 | -0.25% |
| 2018 | 7,533 | -48 | -0.63% |
| 2017 | 7,581 | -59 | -0.77% |
| 2016 | 7,640 | -54 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 7,694 | -31 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 7,725 | -37 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 7,762 | -21 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 7,783 | -22 | -0.28% |
| 2011 | 7,805 | 73 | 0.94% |
| 2010 | 7,732 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,556 | -816 | -9.75% |
| 1990 | 8,372 | 741 | 9.71% |
| 1980 | 7,631 | -386 | -4.81% |
| 1970 | 8,017 | 1,625 | 25.42% |
| 1960 | 6,392 | 734 | 12.97% |
| 1950 | 5,658 | 259 | 4.8% |
| 1940 | 5,399 | 332 | 6.55% |
| 1930 | 5,067 | 1,443 | 39.82% |
| 1920 | 3,624 | -3,713 | -50.61% |