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Barnwell, SC
City in Barnwell County, South Carolina.
Population
4,613
Land area
7.8sq mi
People per sq mi
588
ZIP codes
0
Barnwell and its ZIP codes
Barnwell at a glance
- Barnwell is about 3.3 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,006 a year, 25% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $145,300 (44% below South Carolina) and median rent is $678 a month.
Local data for Barnwell, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Barnwell, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,006
Poverty rate
23.9%
Median home value
$145,300
Median rent
$678/mo
Homeownership
64.4%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (218), German Americans (152), Chinese Americans (46).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barnwell County. PPP loans are for Barnwell.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,891
4,712 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,155
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$145M
FY 2026, $7,043 per person
How people get to work
Barnwell, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Barnwell, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
298
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 35°F
48.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Barnwell, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.9%
U.S. 33.3% +10.6 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.4%
U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts
Cities near Barnwell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SnellingTown | 5 mi | 4 |
| HildaTown | 7.5 mi | 3.1 |
| KlineTown | 8.2 mi | 3.1 |
| BlackvilleTown | 9.4 mi | 8.9 |
| ElkoTown | 9.8 mi | 1 |
| GovanTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| OlarTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| WillistonTown | 12 mi | 9 |
| UlmerTown | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| DenmarkCity | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| SycamoreTown | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| AllendaleTown | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| SpringfieldTown | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| WindsorTown | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| BambergTown | 20 mi | 3.6 |
| NorwayTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Barnwell, SC in?
- Barnwell is in Barnwell County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Barnwell, SC?
- About 4,613 people live in Barnwell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Barnwell?
- Nearby places include Snelling (5 mi), Hilda (7.5 mi), Kline (8.2 mi), Blackville (9.4 mi), Elko (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023