South Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,550 (100%) |
| Population Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 55 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $47,885 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,810 |
| Median Home Value | $151,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,003 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,666 (60.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,264 (20.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,073 (18.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 8,930 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Family Households | 5,814 (65.1%) |
The table below compares Fairfield 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 | # 39 | 18th |
| Population Density | # 45 | 4th |
| Median Household Income | # 36 | 24th |
| Per Capita Income | # 26 | 47th |
| Diversity Index | # 19 | 60th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE South Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
