Kershaw County Summary

Life in Kershaw County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Kershaw County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Kershaw County:

  • The population in Kershaw County is 65,779.

  • The median home value in Kershaw County is $226,753.

  • The median income in Kershaw County is $61,343.

  • The median rent in Kershaw County is $844.

  • The unemployment rate in Kershaw County is 4.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Kershaw County is 14.4%.

  • The average high in Kershaw County is 79.8° and there are 110.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Kershaw County

List Of Cities & Towns in Kershaw County

Lugoff, SC Population 9,423

Camden, SC Population 7,834

Elgin, SC Population 2,065

Bethune, SC Population 454

Boykin, SC Population 109

Map Of Kershaw County

Kershaw County, SC Weather

  • The average high in Kershaw County is 79.8°.

  • There are 85.13 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 110.8 inches of rain each year with 0.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:26 hours of sun each day in Kershaw County.

StatKershaw County
Mean High79.8
Nice Days85.13
Rainfall110.8
Snowfall0.7
Sunny_hours5:26
79.8°
Average High
110.8
Inches of Rain

Kershaw County Photos

Kershaw Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Pollinator at English Wik | GFDL
Joseph Kershaw Mansion
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Kershaw County Demographics

Population over time in Kershaw County

The current population in Kershaw County is 65,779. The population has decreased -0.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 64,989 -1.4%
2021 65,926 1.3%
2020 65,112 -

Gender in Kershaw County

  • Kershaw County is 51.0% female with 33,540 female residents.

  • Kershaw County is 49.0% male with 32,239 male residents.

Female
51.0% (33,540)
Male
49.0% (32,239)
Gender Kershaw County SC USA
Female 51.0% 51.2% 50.4%
Male 49.0% 48.8% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Kershaw County

Kershaw County is:

  • 67.6% White with 44,479 White residents.

  • 22.8% African American with 15,018 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 33 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 294 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 88 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 30 Other residents.

  • 3.7% Two Or More with 2,445 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.2% Hispanic with 3,392 Hispanic residents.

White
67.6% (44,479)
African American
22.8% (15,018)
American Indian
0.1% (33)
Asian
0.4% (294)
Hawaiian
0.1% (88)
Other
0.0% (30)
Two Or More
3.7% (2,445)
Hispanic
5.2% (3,392)

Table: Kershaw County By Race

Race Kershaw County SC USA
White 67.6% 63.0% 58.9%
African American 22.8% 25.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 1.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.7% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.2% 6.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Kershaw County, South Carolina

  • 7.0% of households in Kershaw County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.3% of households in Kershaw County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Kershaw County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Kershaw County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Kershaw County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.8% of households in Kershaw County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Kershaw County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.8% of households in Kershaw County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.7% of households in Kershaw County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.9% of households in Kershaw County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.0% (4,633)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.3% (2,838)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.0% (5,900)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.2% (6,036)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.0% (7,920)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.8% (11,715)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.2% (8,715)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.8% (11,741)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.7% (3,739)
$200,000 or more
3.9% (2,538)
Income Kershaw County SC USA
Less than $10,000 7.0% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.3% 4.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.0% 8.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.2% 8.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.0% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.8% 17.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.2% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.8% 15.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.7% 6.9% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.9% 7.4% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Kershaw County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Kershaw County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Kershaw County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Kershaw County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Kershaw County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Kershaw County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Kershaw County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Kershaw County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Kershaw County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Kershaw County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,973)
9-12th Grade
8% (5,262)
High School / GED
34% (22,364)
Some College
23% (15,129)
Associate's Degree
11% (7,235)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (8,551)
Master's Degree
7% (4,604)
Professional Degree
1% (657)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Kershaw County SC USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 7% 6%
High School / GED 34% 28% 26%
Some College 23% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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