Fairfield County, South Carolina Population 2022
Fairfield County, South Carolina's estimated population is 22,260 with a growth rate of -0.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fairfield County, South Carolina is the 39th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 Population was 23,840 and has seen a growth of -6.63% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 7,623 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 10,087 | 2,464 | 32.32% |
| 1810 | 11,857 | 1,770 | 17.55% |
| 1820 | 17,174 | 5,317 | 44.84% |
| 1830 | 21,546 | 4,372 | 25.46% |
| 1840 | 20,165 | -1,381 | -6.41% |
| 1850 | 21,404 | 1,239 | 6.14% |
| 1860 | 22,111 | 707 | 3.30% |
| 1870 | 19,888 | -2,223 | -10.05% |
| 1880 | 27,765 | 7,877 | 39.61% |
| 1890 | 28,599 | 834 | 3.00% |
| 1900 | 29,425 | 826 | 2.89% |
| 1910 | 29,442 | 17 | 0.06% |
| 1920 | 27,159 | -2,283 | -7.75% |
| 1930 | 23,287 | -3,872 | -14.26% |
| 1940 | 24,187 | 900 | 3.86% |
| 1950 | 21,780 | -2,407 | -9.95% |
| 1960 | 20,713 | -1,067 | -4.90% |
| 1970 | 19,999 | -714 | -3.45% |
| 1980 | 20,700 | 701 | 3.51% |
| 1990 | 22,295 | 1,595 | 7.71% |
| 2010 | 23,840 | 1,545 | 6.93% |
| 2011 | 23,572 | -268 | -1.12% |
| 2012 | 23,405 | -167 | -0.71% |
| 2013 | 23,194 | -211 | -0.90% |
| 2014 | 23,025 | -169 | -0.73% |
| 2015 | 22,874 | -151 | -0.66% |
| 2016 | 22,633 | -241 | -1.05% |
| 2017 | 22,593 | -40 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 22,376 | -217 | -0.96% |
| 2019 | 22,347 | -29 | -0.13% |
| 2020 | 22,318 | -29 | -0.13% |
| 2021 | 22,289 | -29 | -0.13% |
| 2022 | 22,260 | -29 | -0.13% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,795 | 39.25% |
| Black or African American | 12,891 | 57.53% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 94 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 123 | 0.55% |
| Two or More Races | 503 | 2.24% |
Fairfield County, South Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,315 | 2.37 | 75.3 |
| Married | 4,109 | 2.88 | 91.6 |
| Male | 417 | 2.37 | 68.6 |
| Female | 1,640 | 3.64 | 61.6 |
| Non Family | 3,149 | 1.04 | 62.1 |
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Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 637 | 3.92% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,611 | 9.90% |
| High School Graduate | 6,417 | 39.44% |
| Some College | 3,283 | 20.18% |
| Associates Degree | 1,426 | 8.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,914 | 11.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 981 | 6.03% |
Fairfield County, South Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 114 | 75 | 74 |
| Hispanic | 285 | 275 | 183 |
| White | 6,762 | 5,987 | 1,884 |
| 2+ Races | 218 | 190 | 33 |
| Black | 8,853 | 7,492 | 721 |
| Native American | 73 | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 96.49%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.91%.
$35,481
Average Earnings
$45,902
Average Male
$26,898
Average Female
Fairfield County, South Carolina Language by Age
Fairfield County, South Carolina Language
97.91% of Fairfield County, South Carolina residents speak only English, while 2.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.35% of the population.
Fairfield County, South Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 94 | 65 | 69.15% |
| Hispanic | 504 | 194 | 38.49% |
| Black | 12,726 | 2,979 | 23.41% |
| Multiple | 503 | 90 | 17.89% |
| White | 8,441 | 959 | 11.36% |
| Asian | 123 | 9 | 7.32% |
| Other | NaN% |
18.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.63%
Male Poverty Rate
22.05%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fairfield County, South Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairfield County, South Carolina is Native, with 69.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairfield County, South Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.20%.
Fairfield County, South Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Fairfield County, South Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Fairfield County, South Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Fairfield County, South Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 739 | 9.70% |
| Black | 497 | 4.98% |
| Native American | 29 | 30.85% |
| Asian | 84 | 68.29% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 4.36% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 8.80% |
Fairfield County, South Carolina Veterans by Education
3.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.2%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
79.03%
Born in Fairfield County, South Carolina
99.52%
Native Born
0.48%
Foreign Born
0.22%
Non Citizen
0.26%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.52% of Fairfield County, South Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 79.03% having been born in South Carolina. 0.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990