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Dovesville, SC
Census-designated place in Darlington County, South Carolina.
Population
1,120
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
160
ZIP codes
0
Dovesville and its ZIP codes
Dovesville at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $31,918 a year, 54% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,600 (63% below South Carolina) and median rent is $866 a month.
Housing and community stats
Dovesville, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,918
Poverty rate
52.9%
Median home value
$96,600
Median rent
$866/mo
Homeownership
70.0%
Bachelor's or higher
3.6%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (41), Lebanese Americans (16), Arab Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Darlington County. PPP loans are for Dovesville.
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
Dovesville, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled19.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dovesville, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dovesville, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
53.0%
U.S. 33.3% +19.7 pts
Diabetes
22.8%
U.S. 12.1% +10.7 pts
Smoking
22.7%
U.S. 12.8% +9.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
Cities near Dovesville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DarlingtonCity | 7.2 mi | 4.7 |
| Society HillTown | 8 mi | 2.1 |
| North HartsvilleCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 4.5 |
| HartsvilleCity | 11 mi | 6 |
| PatrickTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| LydiaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| Pine RidgeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| CashCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| QuinbyTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| BlenheimTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| FlorenceCity | 17 mi | 24.8 |
| LamarTown | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| TimmonsvilleTown | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| BennettsvilleCity | 20 mi | 6.2 |
| CherawTown | 20 mi | 6 |
| McBeeTown | 21 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dovesville, SC in?
- Dovesville is in Darlington County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Dovesville, SC?
- About 1,120 people live in Dovesville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dovesville?
- Nearby places include Darlington (7.2 mi), Society Hill (8 mi), North Hartsville (9.4 mi), Hartsville (11 mi), Patrick (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023