Kershaw County's 2026 population is estimated at 74,804, reflecting a 2.12% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Kershaw County is the 19th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 61,700 and has grown 21.24% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.4 years
Female: 42 years
Male: 38.8 years
There are 52,454 adults, (12,924 of whom are seniors) in Kershaw County.
Female: 34,888 (51.1%)
Male: 33,426 (48.9%)
The racial composition of Kershaw County includes 66.73% White, 23.74% Black or African American, 3.47% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,586 | 66.73% |
| Black or African American | 16,215 | 23.74% |
| Two or more races | 3,330 | 4.87% |
| Other race | 2,369 | 3.47% |
| Asian | 474 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 334 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.01% |
Kershaw County 's average per capita income is $45,169. Household income levels show a median of $68,231. The poverty rate stands at 13.16%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,557 | $120,593 |
| Families | $80,712 | $104,803 |
| Households | $68,231 | $90,069 |
| Non Families | $40,016 | $51,279 |
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