Blackville Population

2010–2026

1,921

2026 projection

0.1% since 2020 (decrease)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Blackville. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,921-40.21%
20251,925+110.57%
20241,914+60.31%
20231,908-20.10%
20221,910-170.88%
20211,927+40.21%
20201,923-311.59%
20191,954-522.59%
20182,006-492.38%
20172,055-612.88%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Blackville has a population change lower than Barnwell County, South Carolina, and the U.S.

  • South Carolina+8.5%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Barnwell County+0.4%
  • Blackville−0.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Blackville Demographics

44.3median age

Median age

Female55.4 yrs
Male42.5 yrs

Adults

1,405
517 seniors (65+) · 37% of adults888 other adults

Sex

Female 51.6% · 918Male 48.4% · 860

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 18 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Blackville Income

$21,742median household income

Median household income

$21,742

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$36,406

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

32.9%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Blackville Marital Status

31% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married31%25%36%
Never married37%53%24%
Divorced16%12%20%
Widowed10%1%18%
Separated6%10%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201