Kershaw County, South Carolina Population 2022
Kershaw County, South Carolina's estimated population is 68,798 with a growth rate of 1.10% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kershaw County, South Carolina is the 23rd largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 Population was 61,710 and has seen a growth of 11.49% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 7,340 | 0.00% | |
| 1810 | 9,867 | 2,527 | 34.43% |
| 1820 | 12,432 | 2,565 | 26.00% |
| 1830 | 13,545 | 1,113 | 8.95% |
| 1840 | 12,281 | -1,264 | -9.33% |
| 1850 | 14,473 | 2,192 | 17.85% |
| 1860 | 13,086 | -1,387 | -9.58% |
| 1870 | 11,754 | -1,332 | -10.18% |
| 1880 | 21,538 | 9,784 | 83.24% |
| 1890 | 22,361 | 823 | 3.82% |
| 1900 | 24,696 | 2,335 | 10.44% |
| 1910 | 27,094 | 2,398 | 9.71% |
| 1920 | 29,398 | 2,304 | 8.50% |
| 1930 | 32,070 | 2,672 | 9.09% |
| 1940 | 32,913 | 843 | 2.63% |
| 1950 | 32,287 | -626 | -1.90% |
| 1960 | 33,585 | 1,298 | 4.02% |
| 1970 | 34,727 | 1,142 | 3.40% |
| 1980 | 39,015 | 4,288 | 12.35% |
| 1990 | 43,599 | 4,584 | 11.75% |
| 2010 | 61,710 | 18,111 | 41.54% |
| 2011 | 62,130 | 420 | 0.68% |
| 2012 | 62,293 | 163 | 0.26% |
| 2013 | 62,592 | 299 | 0.48% |
| 2014 | 63,183 | 591 | 0.94% |
| 2015 | 63,661 | 478 | 0.76% |
| 2016 | 64,333 | 672 | 1.06% |
| 2017 | 65,213 | 880 | 1.37% |
| 2018 | 65,802 | 589 | 0.90% |
| 2019 | 66,551 | 749 | 1.14% |
| 2020 | 67,300 | 749 | 1.13% |
| 2021 | 68,049 | 749 | 1.11% |
| 2022 | 68,798 | 749 | 1.10% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,366 | 70.33% |
| Black or African American | 15,566 | 23.61% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 213 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 210 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 102 | 0.15% |
| Some Other Race | 1,711 | 2.60% |
| Two or More Races | 1,758 | 2.67% |
Kershaw County, South Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 25,293 | 2.59 | 81 |
| Married | 12,379 | 3.18 | 91.2 |
| Male | 1,490 | 2.98 | 75.4 |
| Female | 3,360 | 3.7 | 65.7 |
| Non Family | 8,064 | 1.16 | 72.9 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,413 | 3.07% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,541 | 7.69% |
| High School Graduate | 16,925 | 36.74% |
| Some College | 9,814 | 21.30% |
| Associates Degree | 4,677 | 10.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,149 | 13.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,551 | 7.71% |
Kershaw County, South Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 580 | 510 | 263 |
| White | 32,419 | 29,060 | 7,295 |
| Hispanic | 1,710 | 1,314 | 381 |
| Asian | 205 | 205 | 40 |
| Other Race | 901 | 706 | 156 |
| Black | 10,900 | 9,740 | 1,756 |
| Islander | 24 | 24 | |
| Native American | 213 | 170 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 45.34%.
$38,374
Average Earnings
$43,001
Average Male
$32,246
Average Female
Kershaw County, South Carolina Language by Age
Kershaw County, South Carolina Language
94.33% of Kershaw County, South Carolina residents speak only English, while 5.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.69% of the population.
Kershaw County, South Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 213 | 85 | 39.91% |
| Hispanic | 3,074 | 1,075 | 34.97% |
| Black | 15,439 | 3,662 | 23.72% |
| Multiple | 1,758 | 323 | 18.37% |
| White | 44,953 | 4,909 | 10.92% |
| Other | 875 | NaN% |
15.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.92%
Male Poverty Rate
15.60%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kershaw County, South Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kershaw County, South Carolina is Native, with 39.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kershaw 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 2.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.70%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.83%.
Kershaw County, South Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Kershaw County, South Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Kershaw 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.
Kershaw County, South Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,475 | 12.41% |
| Black | 1,514 | 12.45% |
| Native American | 21 | 9.86% |
| Asian | 13 | 6.34% |
| Other Race | 61 | 6.11% |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 7.82% |
| Hispanic | 170 | 9.00% |
Kershaw County, South Carolina Veterans by Education
13.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.6%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
64.80%
Born in Kershaw County, South Carolina
97.18%
Native Born
2.82%
Foreign Born
1.23%
Non Citizen
1.59%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.18% of Kershaw County, South Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 64.80% having been born in South Carolina. 1.23% 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