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Darlington

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.712

Darlington is a city located in Darlington County, South Carolina. Darlington has a 2026 population of 5,972. It is also the county seat of Darlington County. Darlington is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually and its population has decreased by -3.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,190 in 2020.

The median household income in Darlington is $33,952 with a poverty rate of 30.16%. The median age in Darlington is 45 years: 42.3 years for males, and 46 years for females. For every 100 females there are 68.5 males.

6K
Total Population
1,267
Density (mi²)
-36 -0.6%
Growth

Darlington Population

Darlington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,972-36-0.6%
20256,008-37-0.61%
20246,045-27-0.44%
20236,072-19-0.31%
20226,091-60-0.98%
20216,151-39-0.63%
20206,190-15-0.24%
20195,949-48-0.8%
20185,997-64-1.06%
20176,061-50-0.82%
20166,111-59-0.96%
20156,170-33-0.53%
20146,203-21-0.34%
20136,224-64-1.02%
20126,288-15-0.24%
20116,303-67-1.05%
20106,370811.29%
20006,720-591-8.08%
19907,311-678-8.49%
19807,98999914.29%
19706,9902804.17%
19606,710911.37%
19506,6193836.14%
19406,23668012.24%
19305,55688719%
19204,66988023.23%
19103,78976125.13%
19003,02800%

Median Age

Overall: 45 years
Female: 46 years
Male: 42.3 years

Darlington Adults

There are 4,819 adults, (1,581 of whom are seniors) in Darlington.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,632 (59.3%)
Male: 2,488 (40.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Darlington includes 62.21% Black or African American, 34.75% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American3,80762.21%
White2,12734.75%
Two or more races1752.86%
Other race110.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1362.22%
Black or African American570.93%
Other race110.18%
Two or more races80.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American3,75061.27%
White1,99132.53%
Two or more races1672.73%

Darlington Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Darlington 's average per capita income is $31,940. Household income levels show a median of $33,952. The poverty rate stands at 30.16%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$79,020-
Families$51,534$148,834
Households$33,952$90,880
Non Families$16,899$26,263

$31,940

Average Income

$33,952

Median Household Income

30.16%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)