Fairfield County's estimated 2026 population is 20,323 with a growth rate of -0.11% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fairfield County is the 39th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 23,860 and has seen a growth of -14.82% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Fairfield County includes 55.44% Black or African American, 38.71% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (55.44%)
White (38.71%)
Two or more races (4.96%)
Other race (0.51%)
Asian (0.37%)
Native American (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11,499 | 55.44% |
| White | 8,028 | 38.71% |
| Two or more races | 1,029 | 4.96% |
| Other race | 105 | 0.51% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Fairfield County's average per capita income is $41,420. Household income levels show a median of $46,972. The poverty rate stands at 16.93%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,147 | - |
| Families | $65,224 | $92,629 |
| Households | $46,972 | $74,173 |
| Non Families | $27,755 | $36,496 |
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