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Kershaw, SC
Town in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
Population
2,259
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,118
ZIP codes
0
Kershaw and its ZIP codes
Kershaw at a glance
- Kershaw is about 6.3 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,693, close to the South Carolina median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,200 (35% below South Carolina) and median rent is $750 a month.
Local data for Kershaw, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kershaw, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,693
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$168,200
Median rent
$750/mo
Homeownership
72.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
31.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (285), German Americans (121), Scottish Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Kershaw.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,083
29,090 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,082
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$725M
FY 2026, $7,550 per person
How people get to work
Kershaw, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.3%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 31.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kershaw, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
492
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
155
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kershaw, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
Cities near Kershaw
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Abney CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Heath SpringsTown | 6.2 mi | 1.6 |
| ElginCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| JeffersonTown | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| BufordCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| SpringdaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.2 |
| TradesvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2 |
| BethuneTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| IrwinCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3 |
| LancasterCity | 17 mi | 7.2 |
| Great FallsTown | 18 mi | 4.2 |
| East CamdenCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.6 |
| UnityCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| CamdenCity | 19 mi | 11.1 |
| McBeeTown | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| PagelandTown | 20 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kershaw, SC in?
- Kershaw is in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Kershaw, SC?
- About 2,259 people live in Kershaw, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kershaw?
- Nearby places include Abney Crossroads (5.1 mi), Heath Springs (6.2 mi), Elgin (12 mi), Jefferson (14 mi), Buford (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023