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Darlington County School District
Darlington County School District is a unified school district in South Carolina with a community population of 62,558. The median household income is $48,581 and the median age is 41.3.
62,558
Population
112
People / sq mi
$48,581
Median Income
41.3
Median Age
Darlington County School District covers 561 sq mi of land at 111.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 54.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 33.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$48,581
Median Household Income
$31,476
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$158,200
Median Home Value
$896
Median Rent
70.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
87.0%
High School+
19.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Darlington County School District serves a community with a population of 62,558 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in South Carolina.
The median household income in Darlington County School District is $48,581, with a per capita income of $31,476. The poverty rate is 17.8%.
Darlington County School District is 54.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 33.8% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Darlington County School District, 87.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Darlington County School District is $158,200, with a median rent of $896. The homeownership rate is 70.9%.
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Data for Darlington County School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4501860).
What sets Darlington County School District apart is money: median household income runs $48,581, below the US median of $78,538. With 62,558 residents, Darlington County School District is a school district in South Carolina.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US school districts: the median household earns just $48,581, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 17.8%, poverty is near the top of the range for US school districts, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $158,200, with typical rent around $896.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US school districts: 19.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.