U.S. County · Profile

Colleton County

38.9KTotal Population
Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+1.61%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Colleton County has a population of 38,874 as of 2023. It is located in South Carolina.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Colleton County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White57.7%22,430
Black or African American34.8%13,528
Two or More Races4.2%1,633
Hispanic or Latino3.8%1,477
Some Other Race2.1%816
American Indian/Alaska Native0.6%233
Asian0.5%194
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Colleton County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$46,795
37.3% below national average
Per Capita Income
$26,253
31.5% below national average
Poverty Rate
16.6%
44.3% above national average
Median Age
41.6 years

Income & Poverty

$46,795Median Household Income
$26,253Per Capita Income
16.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$46,795$64,470
Families$58,559$76,457
Married-couple Families$58,559$65,586
Nonfamily Households$29,510$31,871

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Colleton County, South Carolina.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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