Darlington County, South Carolina

Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,468 km² (567 mi²). 1,453 km² (561 mi²) of it is land and 15 km² (6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.99% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 67,394 people, 25,793 households, and 18,441 families residing in the county. The population density is 46/km² (120/mi²). There are 28,942 housing units at an average density of 20/km² (52/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 56.98% White, 41.70% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. 0.98% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 25,793 households out of which 32.20% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.30% are married couples living together, 18.70% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% are non-families. 25.10% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.20% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.57 and the average family size is 3.07.

In the county, the population is spread out with 26.30% under the age of 18, 9.00% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 24.40% from 45 to 64, and 12.10% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 89.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $31,087, and the median income for a family is $37,662. Males have a median income of $30,947 versus $20,998 for females. The per capita income for the county is $16,283. 20.30% of the population and 16.40% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 26.70% are under the age of 18 and 22.10% are 65 or older.

Cities and Towns

• Darlington
• Hartsville
• Lamar
• North Hartsville
• Society Hill