Darlington County , South Carolina

Population: 62,754 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $47,419 Home $141,400 Rent $876/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 62,754 residents, Darlington County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for South Carolina and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Darlington County at 46%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.

$47,419
Median Income
household
$141,400
Home Value
median
$876/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $47,419
Per Capita Income $30,281
Poverty Rate 20.3%
Median Home Value $141,400
Median Gross Rent $876/mo
Owner Occupied 70.6%
Renter Occupied 29.4%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 62,754
Median Age 41.5 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 19.7%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

45.6%
Obesity
17.6%
Diabetes
16.9%
Smoking
39.6%
High Blood Pressure
30.3%
No Physical Activity
23.9%
Depression
37.6%
Insufficient Sleep
81.3%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 72.3  ·  72th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
84.35
🌀 Hurricane
87.86
🔥 Wildfire
73.95
❄️ Winter Storm
68.11
🌍 Earthquake
86.10
☀️ Drought
53.98

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