Clarendon County's estimated 2026 population is 30,852 with a growth rate of -0.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clarendon County is the 31st largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 34,947 and has seen a growth of -11.72% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Clarendon County includes 50.08% White, 45.22% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (50.08%)
Black or African American (45.22%)
Two or more races (2.45%)
Other race (1.15%)
Asian (0.75%)
Native American (0.36%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,544 | 50.08% |
| Black or African American | 14,035 | 45.22% |
| Two or more races | 759 | 2.45% |
| Other race | 356 | 1.15% |
| Asian | 232 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 111 | 0.36% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Clarendon County's average per capita income is $34,641. Household income levels show a median of $48,887. The poverty rate stands at 18.55%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,179 | - |
| Families | $65,925 | $83,490 |
| Households | $48,887 | $68,565 |
| Non Families | $23,716 | $37,759 |
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