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Dalzell, SC

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina.

Population

2,946

Land area

5.8sq mi

People per sq mi

504

ZIP codes

0

Dalzell and its ZIP codes

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Dalzell at a glance

  • Dalzell is about 2.9 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $47,354 a year, 32% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,500 (39% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,067 a month.

Local data for Dalzell, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Dalzell, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$47,354

Poverty rate

15.3%

Median home value

$157,500

Median rent

$1,067/mo

Homeownership

62.1%

Bachelor's or higher

12.4%

Median age

26.9

Average commute

24.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (282), Irish Americans (268), German Americans (216).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sumter County. PPP loans are for Dalzell.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.4%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,501

35,348 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,221

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.3B

FY 2026, $11,911 per person

Sumter County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Dalzell, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone85.6%
  • Carpooled13.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.5%

Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Dalzell, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

608

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

512

1.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 33°F

48.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Dalzell, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.6%

U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts

Diabetes

11.3%

U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts

Smoking

13.1%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

10.5%

U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts

Cities near Dalzell

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
OaklandCensus-designated place4.4 mi0.7
CherryvaleCensus-designated place4.7 mi1.8
StateburgCensus-designated place6.6 mi4.7
MulberryCensus-designated place7 mi2
SumterCity7.3 mi33.1
OswegoCensus-designated place8.4 mi1.2
RembertCensus-designated place8.5 mi3.8
Cane SavannahCensus-designated place8.6 mi3.6
AshwoodCensus-designated place9.6 mi3.6
East SumterCensus-designated place10 mi3.3
South SumterCensus-designated place10 mi2.3
WedgefieldCensus-designated place11 mi8.5
BoykinCensus-designated place12 mi6.9
ManvilleCensus-designated place12 mi2.7
LakewoodCensus-designated place13 mi7.5
St. CharlesCensus-designated place13 mi4.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Dalzell, SC in?
Dalzell is in Sumter County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Dalzell, SC?
About 2,946 people live in Dalzell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Dalzell?
Nearby places include Oakland (4.4 mi), Cherryvale (4.7 mi), Stateburg (6.6 mi), Mulberry (7 mi), Sumter (7.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023