Kershaw County, South Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 21st-largest in South Carolina

The population of Kershaw County, South Carolina is 66,924 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 21st-largest county in South Carolina. The median household income is $64,343, the median home value is $191,900, and the median age is 40.3.

The population of Kershaw County has grown 16.2% since 2010 (61,700 → 71,698), a +1.08% annualized rate.

Kershaw County within South Carolina · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

66,924

Population

+1.08%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$64,343

Median Income

$191,900

Median Home Value

Kershaw County covers 727 sq mi of land at 92.1 people per square mile.

About Kershaw County, SC

Homeownership is the standout figure in Kershaw County: 81.7% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 66,924 residents, Kershaw County is a county in South Carolina. It ranks #21 among counties in South Carolina by population.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $64,343 — below the US median of $78,538. About 11.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $191,900, with typical rent around $872.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 22.8% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 7.5%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Kershaw County, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

Kershaw County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Kershaw County had a population of 61,700 in 2010 and 71,698 in 2024, a 16.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 71,698 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.08%.

Kershaw County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

71,698

Population (2024)

61,700

Population (2010)

71,698

Peak (2024)

1.08%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	61,700	-	-	estimate
2011	62,125	+425	+0.69%	estimate
2012	62,296	+171	+0.28%	estimate
2013	62,601	+305	+0.49%	estimate
2014	63,201	+600	+0.96%	estimate
2015	63,677	+476	+0.75%	estimate
2016	64,337	+660	+1.04%	estimate
2017	65,219	+882	+1.37%	estimate
2018	65,856	+637	+0.98%	estimate
2019	66,748	+892	+1.35%	estimate
2020	65,596	-1,152	-1.73%	estimate
2021	66,215	+619	+0.94%	estimate
2022	67,917	+1,702	+2.57%	estimate
2023	70,145	+2,228	+3.28%	estimate
2024	71,698	+1,553	+2.21%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	67.7%
Black or African American	23.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Age & Sex

40.3

Median Age

50.9%

Female

49.1%

Male

18.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.6%

5–9

6.6%

10–14

6.8%

15–19

6.3%

20–24

5.3%

25–34

11.6%

35–44

12.5%

45–54

12.5%

55–59

6.8%

60–64

7.0%

65–74

11.7%

75–84

5.6%

85+

1.6%

Children (under 15): 19.0% · Seniors (65+): 18.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$64,343$-2,475 vs state
Mean household income	$86,839
Per-capita income	$34,250
Poverty rate	11.3%+1.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.9%
Employment-to-population	55.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.0%

Manufacturing

14.2%

Finance & real estate

10.7%

Information

7.0%

Construction

6.9%

Education & health care

6.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.3%

Public administration

5.8%

The largest employment sector in Kershaw County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

0.2%

Carpool

82.6%

Public transit

7.5%

Work from home

29.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$191,900$-44,800 vs state

Median home value

$872

Median rent

81.7%

Homeownership rate

29,623

Total housing units

87.4%

Occupied

12.6%

Vacant

18.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.1%

With health insurance

94.6%

With broadband internet

33.0%

Foreign-born

10.1%

Veterans (18+)

16.3%

With a disability

94.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

89.2%

High School+

22.8%

Bachelor's+

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Part of South Carolina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kershaw County, South Carolina has a population of 66,924 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 21st-largest county in South Carolina. Population density is 92 people per square mile.

The population of Kershaw County has grown 16.2% since 2010 (61,700 → 71,698), a +1.08% annualized rate.

The median household income in Kershaw County, South Carolina is $64,343, with mean (average) household income of $86,839 and per-capita income of $34,250. 11.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Kershaw County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (67.7%), Black or African American (23.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Kershaw County, South Carolina is 40.3 years. Residents are 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

The median home value in Kershaw County is $191,900 and median monthly rent is $872. 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 29,623 total housing units, 12.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Kershaw County, South Carolina is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

Charleston is among the largest cities associated with Kershaw County, South Carolina, with a population of 152,014.