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Bethune, SC
Town in Kershaw County, South Carolina.
Population
438
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
397
ZIP codes
0
Bethune and its ZIP codes
Bethune at a glance
- Bethune is about 2.3 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Bethune, SC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kershaw County. PPP loans are for Bethune.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,752
18,585 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,737
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$625M
FY 2026, $9,555 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bethune, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
476
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
275
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bethune, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.2%
U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts
Cities near Bethune
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McBeeTown | 6.1 mi | 1.3 |
| Pine RidgeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| Abney CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| BrowntownCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| BishopvilleCity | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| HartsvilleCity | 15 mi | 6 |
| LydiaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| North HartsvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.5 |
| East CamdenCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| KershawTown | 16 mi | 2 |
| JeffersonTown | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| ManvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| CamdenCity | 18 mi | 11.1 |
| WisackyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.5 |
| PatrickTown | 21 mi | 1 |
| AshwoodCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bethune, SC in?
- Bethune is in Kershaw County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Bethune, SC?
- About 438 people live in Bethune, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bethune?
- Nearby places include McBee (6.1 mi), Pine Ridge (11 mi), Abney Crossroads (11 mi), Browntown (14 mi), Bishopville (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023