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Foreston, SC
Census-designated place in Clarendon County, South Carolina.
Population
5
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
0
Foreston and its ZIP codes
Foreston at a glance
- Foreston is 99% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clarendon County. PPP loans are for Foreston.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,727
6,700 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,633
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$428M
FY 2026, $13,729 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Foreston, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
432
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
74
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
55.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Foreston, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.3%
U.S. 33.3% +10.0 pts
Diabetes
21.7%
U.S. 12.1% +9.6 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
Cities near Foreston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreeleyvilleTown | 5.6 mi | 1.2 |
| WybooCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 15 |
| ManningCity | 9.8 mi | 2.9 |
| AlcoluCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| LaneTown | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| KingstreeTown | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| SummertonTown | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| RussellvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.7 |
| TurbevilleTown | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| St. StephenTown | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| PaxvilleTown | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| ShilohCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 9.8 |
| North SanteeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 9.1 |
| Bonneau BeachCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.3 |
| LakewoodCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 7.5 |
| OlantaTown | 22 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Foreston, SC in?
- Foreston is in Clarendon County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Foreston, SC?
- About 5 people live in Foreston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Foreston?
- Nearby places include Greeleyville (5.6 mi), Wyboo (9.8 mi), Manning (9.8 mi), Alcolu (13 mi), Lane (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023