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Darlington County, South Carolina
Courthouse Darlington County, SC, US
Darlington County Courthouse
Map of South Carolina highlighting Darlington County
Location in the state of South Carolina
Map of the U.S
South Carolina's location in the U.S.
Founded 1785
Seat Darlington
Largest city Hartsville
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

567 sq mi (1,469 km²)
561 sq mi (1,453 km²)
5.7 sq mi (15 km²), 1.0
Population
 - (2020)
 - Density

62,905
Congressional district 7th
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website www.darcosc.com

Darlington County is a county in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, its population was 62,905. Its county seat is Darlington.[1] Hartsville is the largest city in the county. Darlington County is home to the Darlington Raceway, which hosts the annual NASCAR Southern 500. Darlington County is also home to Coker College in Hartsville. Darlington County was named by an act in March 1785.

Darlington County is included in the Florence, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county's population was nearly 60% rural in 2000.

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 567 square miles (1,470 km2), of which 561 square miles (1,450 km2) is land and 5.7 square miles (15 km2) (1.0%) is water.[2]

Adjacent counties[]

Demographics[]

Historical populations
Census Pop.
1800 7,631
1810 9,047 18.6%
1820 10,949 21.0%
1830 13,728 25.4%
1840 14,822 8.0%
1850 16,830 13.5%
1860 20,361 21.0%
1870 26,243 28.9%
1880 34,485 31.4%
1890 29,134 −15.5%
1900 32,388 11.2%
1910 36,027 11.2%
1920 39,126 8.6%
1930 41,427 5.9%
1940 45,198 9.1%
1950 50,016 10.7%
1960 52,928 5.8%
1970 53,442 1.0%
1980 62,717 17.4%
1990 61,851 −1.4%
2000 67,394 9.0%
2010 68,681 1.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[3]
1790-1960[4] 1900-1990[5]
1990-2000[6] 2010-2020[7]

2000 census[]

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 67,394 people, 25,793 households, and 18,441 families living in the county. The population density was 120 inhabitants per square mile (46 /km2). There were 28,942 housing units at an average density of 52 per square mile (20 /km2). The racial makeup of the county was 56.98% White, 41.70% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. 0.98% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 25,793 households, out of which 32.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.30% were married couples living together, 18.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% were non-families. 25.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.30% under the age of 18, 9.00% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 24.40% from 45 to 64, and 12.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $31,087, and the median income for a family was $37,662. Males had a median income of $30,947 versus $20,998 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,283. About 16.40% of families and 20.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.70% of those under age 18 and 22.10% of those age 65 or over.

As of Census 2000, Darlington County was classified as 41% urban and 59% rural. It contains the two urbanized areas of Hartsville (2000 pop. 14,907) and Darlington (12,066). The county's population is included within the Florence Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census[]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 68,681 people, 26,531 households, and 18,552 families living in the county.[9] The population density was 122.4 inhabitants per square mile (47.3 /km2). There were 30,297 housing units at an average density of 54.0 per square mile (20.8 /km2).[10] The racial makeup of the county was 55.9% white, 41.6% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.7% of the population.[9] In terms of ancestry, 9.5% were American, 7.0% were English, and 5.3% were Irish.[11]

Of the 26,531 households, 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 20.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.1% were non-families, and 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.04. The median age was 39.6 years.[9]

The median income for a household in the county was $38,379 and the median income for a family was $46,894. Males had a median income of $40,089 versus $29,255 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,096. About 14.6% of families and 20.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.7% of those under age 18 and 15.1% of those age 65 or over.[12]

2020 census[]

Darlington County Racial Composition[13]
Race Num. Perc.
White 33,821 53.77%
Black or African American 25,386 40.36%
Native American 136 0.22%
Asian 290 0.46%
Pacific Islander 4 0.01%
Other/Mixed 1,872 2.98%
Hispanic or Latino 1,396 2.22%

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 62,905 people, 24,801 households, and 17,344 families residing in the county.

Communities[]

Cities[]

  • Darlington (county seat)
  • Hartsville

Towns[]

  • Lamar
  • Society Hill

Census-designated places[]

  • Dovesville
  • Lydia
  • North Hartsville
  • Pine Ridge

Other unincorporated communities[]

  • Clyde
  • Mont Clare
  • Una

Notable people[]

  • Harry G. Byrd, Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Athletics, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, and Detroit Tigers. He was born in Darlington. SC 151 in Darlington is named Harry Byrd Highway in his honor.
  • William G. Farrow, lieutenant in the United States Army Air Corps who participated in the Doolittle Raid; born in Darlington in 1918[14]
  • Albert Haynesworth, a professional football player who played primarily for the Tennessee Titans and Washington Redskins; born in Hartsville
  • W. W. Hicks, member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Webster Parish, 1900 to 1904; born in Darlington County in 1843
  • Orlando Hudson, former Major League baseball player; born in Darlington
  • Jordan Lyles, Major League baseball player; born in Hartsville.
  • Bobo Newsom, Major League Baseball pitcher with the Tigers, Senators, Cubs, Dodgers, Yankees, Giants, and Red Sox. He compiled a 211–222 record over 20 seasons, including a 21–5 season in 1940. SC 151 in Hartsville is named Bobo Newsom Highway in his honor.
  • James E. Williams, sailor of the United States Navy during the 1950s and 1960s. He was the most highly decorated enlisted man in the history of the United States Navy and a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Politics[]

United States presidential election results for Darlington County, South Carolina[15]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 16,832 51.92% 15,220 46.95% 365 1.13%
2016 14,989 50.51% 13,888 46.80% 797 2.69%
2012 14,434 47.87% 15,457 51.27% 259 0.86%
2008 14,544 49.58% 14,505 49.45% 285 0.97%
2004 13,416 52.71% 11,829 46.47% 209 0.82%
2000 11,290 51.64% 10,253 46.90% 320 1.46%
1996 8,220 45.18% 8,943 49.15% 1,031 5.67%
1992 8,912 44.00% 9,090 44.88% 2,251 11.11%
1988 9,854 55.23% 7,625 42.73% 364 2.04%
1984 11,100 58.70% 7,456 39.43% 354 1.87%
1980 8,289 48.39% 8,489 49.55% 353 2.06%
1976 6,678 39.52% 10,165 60.16% 54 0.32%
1972 11,756 72.04% 4,414 27.05% 149 0.91%
1968 4,947 35.38% 3,803 27.20% 5,231 37.42%
1964 6,717 57.28% 5,010 42.72% 0 0.00%
1960 3,494 42.81% 4,668 57.19% 0 0.00%
1956 1,597 22.47% 2,908 40.91% 2,603 36.62%
1952 3,463 37.72% 5,718 62.28% 0 0.00%
1948 104 3.77% 726 26.30% 1,930 69.93%
1944 46 2.33% 1,808 91.41% 124 6.27%
1940 60 4.12% 1,395 95.88% 0 0.00%
1936 12 0.60% 1,995 99.40% 0 0.00%
1932 31 2.15% 1,409 97.78% 1 0.07%
1928 48 4.06% 1,135 95.94% 0 0.00%
1924 3 0.31% 956 98.96% 7 0.72%
1920 18 1.41% 1,262 98.59% 0 0.00%
1916 5 0.34% 1,462 99.46% 3 0.20%
1912 0 0.00% 883 99.77% 2 0.23%
1908 21 1.62% 1,279 98.38% 0 0.00%
1904 42 2.79% 1,464 97.21% 0 0.00%
1900 83 6.32% 1,230 93.68% 0 0.00%
1896 201 10.88% 1,625 87.98% 21 1.14%
1892 102 5.27% 1,810 93.49% 24 1.24%



See also[]

  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Darlington County, South Carolina

References[]

  1. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx. 
  2. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_45.txt. 
  3. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html. 
  4. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu. 
  5. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/sc190090.txt. 
  6. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000". United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf. 
  7. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/45/45031.html. 
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov. 
  9. ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US45031. 
  10. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US45031. 
  11. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US45031. 
  12. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US45031. 
  13. ^ "Explore Census Data". https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0500000US45031&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2. 
  14. ^ "Veteran Tributes". http://veterantributes.org/TributeDetail.php?recordID=1266. 
  15. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS. 

External links[]

Coordinates: 34°20′N 79°58′W / 34.33, -79.96


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