Clarendon County, South Carolina's estimated 2024 population is 31,081 with a growth rate of 0.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clarendon County, South Carolina is the 30th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 34,947 and has seen a growth of -11.06% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 31,466 | 77 | 0.25% |
| 2028 | 31,389 | 77 | 0.25% |
| 2027 | 31,312 | 77 | 0.25% |
| 2026 | 31,235 | 77 | 0.25% |
| 2025 | 31,158 | 77 | 0.25% |
| 2024 | 31,081 | 77 | 0.25% |
| 2023 | 31,004 | 77 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 30,927 | -34 | -0.11% |
| 2021 | 30,961 | 120 | 0.39% |
| 2020 | 30,841 | -2,962 | -8.76% |
| 2019 | 33,803 | 31 | 0.09% |
| 2018 | 33,772 | -281 | -0.83% |
| 2017 | 34,053 | -230 | -0.67% |
| 2016 | 34,283 | 246 | 0.72% |
| 2015 | 34,037 | -185 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 34,222 | -45 | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 34,267 | -62 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 34,329 | -382 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 34,711 | -236 | -0.68% |
| 2010 | 34,947 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 28,450 | 986 | 3.59% |
| 1980 | 27,464 | 1,860 | 7.26% |
| 1970 | 25,604 | -3,886 | -13.18% |
| 1960 | 29,490 | -2,725 | -8.46% |
| 1950 | 32,215 | 715 | 2.27% |
| 1940 | 31,500 | 1,464 | 4.87% |
| 1930 | 30,036 | -4,842 | -13.88% |
| 1920 | 34,878 | 2,690 | 8.36% |
| 1910 | 32,188 | 4,004 | 14.21% |
| 1900 | 28,184 | 4,951 | 21.31% |
| 1890 | 23,233 | 4,043 | 21.07% |
| 1880 | 19,190 | 5,152 | 36.7% |
| 1870 | 14,038 | 943 | 7.2% |
| 1860 | 13,095 | 10,703 | 447.45% |
| 1790 | 2,392 | -29,074 | -92.4% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,470 | 49.64% |
| Black or African American | 14,202 | 45.57% |
| Two or more races | 766 | 2.46% |
| Other race | 442 | 1.42% |
| Asian | 242 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,684 | 2.55 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Married | 5,125 | 3.09 | 90 | 10 |
| Non Family | 4,181 | 1.15 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Female | 1,931 | 3.87 | 62 | 38 |
| Male | 447 | 3.82 | 66 | 34 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
74.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,315 | 14.7% |
| Associates Degree | 1,687 | 7.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,423 | 10.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,319 | 5.85% |
| High School Graduate | 8,274 | 36.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,002 | 4.44% |
| Some College | 4,530 | 20.09% |
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 | 11,664 | 10,227 | 2,339 |
| Black | 9,839 | 7,270 | 1,249 |
| Hispanic | 605 | 353 | 82 |
| 2+ Races | 375 | 252 | 42 |
| Other Race | 277 | 163 | 72 |
| Asian | 134 | 122 | 27 |
| Native American | 41 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 91.04%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 25.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,324 | $48,807 | $47,805 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,474 | $51,788 | $47,635 |
| High School Graduate | $32,946 | $40,425 | $25,528 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,296 | $21,361 | $11,583 |
| Overall | $32,074 | $40,466 | $26,784 |
| Some College | $30,948 | $44,295 | $24,994 |
$32,074
Average Earnings
$40,466
Average Male
$26,784
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.81% of Clarendon County, South Carolina residents speak only English, while 3.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 13,241 | 3,736 | 28.22% |
| White | 14,767 | 1,632 | 11.05% |
| Hispanic | 1,005 | 369 | 36.72% |
| Other | 442 | 172 | 38.91% |
| Multiple | 721 | 94 | 13.04% |
| Native | 41 | 22 | 53.66% |
19.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.32%
Male Poverty Rate
24.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clarendon County, South Carolina is Native, with 53.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clarendon County, South Carolina is White, with 11.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.01% |
| High School | 14.76% |
| Some College | 11.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.07% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.16% |
| Female Employed | 11.16% |
| Male Employed | 3.61% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,635 | $80,359 |
| Households | $48,677 | $65,427 |
| Married Families | $80,389 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,397 | $36,218 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.5%
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
1,791
Number of Veterans
1,605
Male Veterans
186
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 807 |
| First Gulf War | 397 |
| Second Gulf War | 234 |
| Korea | 115 |
| World War II | 83 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 659 |
| 75+ | 491 |
| 35 to 54 | 280 |
| 55 to 64 | 259 |
| 18 to 34 | 102 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,122 | 8.68% |
| Black | 639 | 5.62% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 6.09% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 4.14% |
| Native American | 1 | 2.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.6%
Labor Force Participation
42.6%
Employment Rate
10.1%
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
72.01%
Born in Clarendon County, South Carolina
98.15%
Native Born
1.85%
Foreign Born
1.28%
Non Citizen
0.57%
Naturalized
98.15% of Clarendon County, South Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 72.01% having been born in South Carolina. 1.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.