U.S. County · Profile

Kershaw County

69.9KTotal Population
Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+32.78%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Kershaw County has a population of 69,905 as of 2023. It is located in South Carolina.

Demographics

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

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):5.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White68.7%48,025
Black or African American22.9%16,008
Hispanic or Latino5.2%3,635
Two or More Races4.4%3,076
Some Other Race3.3%2,307
Asian0.4%280
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%70
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%70

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

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

Median Household Income
$61,343
17.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$30,310
20.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
14.4%
25.2% above national average
Median Age
40.6 years

Income & Poverty

$61,343Median Household Income
$30,310Per Capita Income
14.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$61,343$76,744
Families$75,729$89,197
Married-couple Families$75,729$84,816
Nonfamily Households$33,273$35,935

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 Kershaw 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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