Darlington County's estimated 2026 population is 63,093 with a growth rate of 0.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Darlington County is the 23rd largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 68,513 and has seen a growth of -7.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.3 years
Female: 42.6 years
Male: 39.4 years
There are 48,664 adults, (12,424 of whom are seniors) in Darlington County.
Female: 32,786 (52.4%)
Male: 29,772 (47.6%)
The racial composition of Darlington County includes 54.01% White, 40.68% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,788 | 54.01% |
| Black or African American | 25,447 | 40.68% |
| Two or more races | 2,083 | 3.33% |
| Other race | 688 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 364 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 184 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
Darlington County's average per capita income is $40,602. Household income levels show a median of $48,581. The poverty rate stands at 21.09%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,570 | $124,965 |
| Families | $65,982 | $93,634 |
| Households | $48,581 | $74,762 |
| Non Families | $28,353 | $41,683 |
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