Barnwell, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Barnwell County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,616
Population
589/sq mi density
$43,239
Median Income
$25,229 per capita
$137,300
Home Value
$182,412 Zillow
$545
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
1,230
Violent Crime/100K
3,404 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$43,239 median income, 15.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$137,300 home value, $545/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,230 violent crimes/100K (224% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
4,616
Census 2023
Population Density
589
per square mile
Land Area
7.9
square miles (20.3 km²)
Median Age
33.5 yrs
14% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 45.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 47.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
45.8%
Black
47.9%
Hispanic
1.4%
Asian
1.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94%
Spanish
4.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
7.4%
Veterans
4.2%
30% below US avg (6%)
Disability
17.0%
31% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
87.3%
4% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
12.7%
48% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.473
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 4,616 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 589 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 7.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 33.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.2% |
| Female | 53.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 45.8% |
| Black or African American | 47.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
Language
| English Only | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 7.4% |
| Veterans | 4.2% |
| Disability | 17.0% |
| Health Insurance | 87.3% |
| Uninsured | 12.7% |
| Broadband Access | 83.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.473 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 8, Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent |