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Browntown, SC
Census-designated place in Lee County, South Carolina.
Population
88
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
36
ZIP codes
0
Browntown and its ZIP codes
Browntown at a glance
- Browntown is 80% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Browntown.
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Sep 2026, -0.1 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
Environment and hazard risk
Browntown, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Browntown, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.7%
U.S. 33.3% +16.4 pts
Diabetes
29.5%
U.S. 12.1% +17.4 pts
Smoking
20.5%
U.S. 12.8% +7.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
Cities near Browntown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ManvilleCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2.7 |
| BishopvilleCity | 4.3 mi | 2.3 |
| AshwoodCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 3.6 |
| WisackyCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 5.5 |
| St. CharlesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| ElliottCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| LydiaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| BethuneTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| OswegoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| RembertCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| East CamdenCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| DalzellCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.8 |
| LamarTown | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Pine RidgeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| BoykinCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.9 |
| CamdenCity | 17 mi | 11.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Browntown, SC in?
- Browntown is in Lee County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Browntown, SC?
- About 88 people live in Browntown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Browntown?
- Nearby places include Manville (4 mi), Bishopville (4.3 mi), Ashwood (6.9 mi), Wisacky (8.6 mi), St. Charles (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023