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Bishopville, SC
City in Lee County, South Carolina.
Population
2,910
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,245
ZIP codes
0
Bishopville and its ZIP codes
Bishopville at a glance
- Bishopville is about 7.1 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $39,276 a year, 43% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,200 (51% below South Carolina) and median rent is $614 a month.
Local data for Bishopville, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bishopville, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,276
Poverty rate
29.9%
Median home value
$128,200
Median rent
$614/mo
Homeownership
44.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Jamaican Americans (345), German Americans (75), Mexican Americans (74).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Bishopville.
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,427
3,600 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,925
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$115M
FY 2026, $6,943 per person
How people get to work
Bishopville, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled14.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bishopville, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
228
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bishopville, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.5%
U.S. 33.3% +13.2 pts
Diabetes
24.2%
U.S. 12.1% +12.1 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.7%
U.S. 11.1% +4.6 pts
Cities near Bishopville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrowntownCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.5 |
| ManvilleCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.7 |
| WisackyCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 5.5 |
| AshwoodCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 3.6 |
| LydiaCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2.6 |
| ElliottCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.9 |
| St. CharlesCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.2 |
| LamarTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Pine RidgeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| HartsvilleCity | 14 mi | 6 |
| BethuneTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| LynchburgTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| OswegoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| North HartsvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.5 |
| MayesvilleTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| McBeeTown | 17 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bishopville, SC in?
- Bishopville is in Lee County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Bishopville, SC?
- About 2,910 people live in Bishopville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bishopville?
- Nearby places include Browntown (4.3 mi), Manville (5.2 mi), Wisacky (5.8 mi), Ashwood (8.3 mi), Lydia (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023