Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,521 (100%) |
| Population Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 56 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $46,626 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,139 |
| Median Home Value | $106,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,927 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,757 (58.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,359 (23.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,811 (18.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 8,116 |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Family Households | 5,119 (63.1%) |
The table below compares Barnwell County to the other 46 counties and county equivalents in South Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 40 | 16th |
| Population Density | # 39 | 18th |
| Median Household Income | # 37 | 22nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 36 | 24th |
| Diversity Index | # 16 | 67th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE South Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.