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Darlington, SC
City in Darlington County, South Carolina.
Population
6,120
Land area
4.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,299
ZIP codes
0
Darlington and its ZIP codes
Darlington at a glance
- Darlington is about 7.4 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 93rd among 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- The median household income is $33,952, 51% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,300 (33% below South Carolina) and median rent is $840 a month.
Local data for Darlington, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Darlington, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,952
Poverty rate
30.2%
Median home value
$172,300
Median rent
$840/mo
Homeownership
52.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (243), Irish Americans (218), German Americans (136).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Darlington County. PPP loans are for Darlington.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,477
19,834 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,320
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$459M
FY 2026, $7,289 per person
How people get to work
Darlington, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled13.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Darlington, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
506
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
84
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Darlington, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.5%
U.S. 33.3% +15.2 pts
Diabetes
21.3%
U.S. 12.1% +9.2 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
Cities near Darlington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DovesvilleCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 7 |
| QuinbyTown | 9.2 mi | 1.3 |
| FlorenceCity | 10 mi | 24.8 |
| TimmonsvilleTown | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| North HartsvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| HartsvilleCity | 13 mi | 6 |
| LydiaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| Society HillTown | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| LamarTown | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| DanwoodCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| Pine RidgeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| BlenheimTown | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| LynchburgTown | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| WisackyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.5 |
| PatrickTown | 21 mi | 1 |
| ElliottCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Darlington, SC in?
- Darlington is in Darlington County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Darlington, SC?
- About 6,120 people live in Darlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Darlington?
- Nearby places include Dovesville (7.2 mi), Quinby (9.2 mi), Florence (10 mi), Timmonsville (12 mi), North Hartsville (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023