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McCormick County, SC
7 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in McCormick County, South Carolina.
Population
9,760
Land area
359sq mi
People per sq mi
27
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in McCormick County
McCormick County at a glance
- McCormick County is 85% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,798, 20% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,700 (35% below South Carolina) and median rent is $696 a month.
- Its largest cities are McCormick (2,506), Modoc (577) and Mount Carmel (261).
Local data for McCormick County, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McCormick County, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,798
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$168,700
Median rent
$696/mo
Homeownership
87.9%
Bachelor's or higher
24.0%
Median age
59.5
Average commute
33.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (891), German Americans (822), French Americans (248).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,508
2,024 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,670
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$123M
FY 2026, $12,879 per person
PPP loans
$4.9M
154 loans, 675 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$95K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
McCormick County, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.2%
- Carpooled0.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 33.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McCormick County, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
240
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in McCormick County, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
20.6%
U.S. 12.1% +8.5 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in McCormick County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in McCormick County, SC?
- McCormick is the largest city or town in McCormick County, with about 2,506 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in McCormick County?
- McCormick County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 29821, 29835, 29838, 29840, 29844.
- What is the population of McCormick County, SC?
- About 9,760 people live in McCormick County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border McCormick County?
- McCormick County borders Columbia County, GA, Greenwood County, Edgefield County, Abbeville County, Elbert County, GA, Lincoln County, GA.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023