Darlington County's estimated 2025 population is 62,376 with a growth rate of -0.03% 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 -8.96% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Darlington County includes 54.5% White, 40.98% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,199 | 54.5% |
| Black or African American | 25,718 | 40.98% |
| Two or more races | 1,837 | 2.93% |
| Other race | 660 | 1.05% |
| Asian | 220 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 108 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.02% |
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Never Married
Darlington County's average per capita income is $39,771. Household income levels show a median of $47,419. The poverty rate stands at 20.29%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,939 | - |
| Families | $62,738 | $89,399 |
| Households | $47,419 | $73,030 |
| Non Families | $26,783 | $41,971 |
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