Marlboro County, SC Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Marlboro County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,344 | 5,341,662 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 52.2 | 166.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.76% | 1.07% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.1 | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,729 | 2,071,127 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Marlboro County has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Marlboro County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $36,844 | $66,957 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 1.94% | 5.21% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.4% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Marlboro County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $91,177 | $224,357 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $686 | $1,126 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 63.0% | 71.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 12:00 PM – 03:59 PM , followed by 12:00 AM – 04:59 AM .
| Metric | Marlboro County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 22.0 | 22.2 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 2.3% | 10.0% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Marlboro County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Marlboro County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.5% | 28.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Health
Marlboro County has a health index of D, which means it is barely healthy.
| Metric | Marlboro County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 73.7 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 24.4% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 27.0% | 21.5% | 19.0% |