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McColl, SC
Town in Marlboro County, South Carolina.
Population
2,200
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,095
ZIP codes
0
McColl and its ZIP codes
McColl at a glance
- McColl is about 12 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $26,638 a year, 62% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $56,300 (78% below South Carolina) and median rent is $456 a month.
Local data for McColl, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McColl, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$26,638
Poverty rate
41.9%
Median home value
$56,300
Median rent
$456/mo
Homeownership
45.5%
Bachelor's or higher
3.0%
Median age
28.2
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (62), Scottish Americans (58), Puerto Ricans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marlboro County. PPP loans are for McColl.
Unemployment rate
7.0%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,142
5,404 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,332
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$207M
FY 2026, $7,759 per person
How people get to work
McColl, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.7%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McColl, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
321
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
30
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in McColl, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
21.3%
U.S. 12.1% +9.2 pts
Smoking
26.5%
U.S. 12.8% +13.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.4%
U.S. 11.1% +7.3 pts
Cities near McColl
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Scotch Meadows, NCCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.3 |
| TatumTown | 2.9 mi | 0.9 |
| ClioTown | 6 mi | 0.9 |
| Gibson, NCTown | 7.4 mi | 1 |
| Laurinburg, NCCity | 7.5 mi | 12.5 |
| BennettsvilleCity | 8.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Laurel Hill, NCCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2.4 |
| Old Hundred, NCCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| Raemon, NCCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.3 |
| Maxton, NCTown | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| BlenheimTown | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Little RockCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| Rowland, NCTown | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| Hamlet, NCCity | 18 mi | 5.3 |
| WallaceCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.6 |
| HamerCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McColl, SC in?
- McColl is in Marlboro County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of McColl, SC?
- About 2,200 people live in McColl, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McColl?
- Nearby places include Scotch Meadows, NC (2.2 mi), Tatum (2.9 mi), Clio (6 mi), Gibson, NC (7.4 mi), Laurinburg, NC (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023