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Pamplico, SC
Town in Florence County, South Carolina.
Population
1,134
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
665
ZIP codes
0
Pamplico and its ZIP codes
Pamplico at a glance
- Pamplico is about 3.8 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $34,545 a year, 50% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,500 (45% below South Carolina) and median rent is $589 a month.
Local data for Pamplico, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pamplico, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,545
Poverty rate
31.7%
Median home value
$142,500
Median rent
$589/mo
Homeownership
48.8%
Bachelor's or higher
12.6%
Median age
28.5
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (13), Indian Americans (11), German Americans (7).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Florence County. PPP loans are for Pamplico.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,863
69,704 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,159
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$927M
FY 2026, $6,765 per person
How people get to work
Pamplico, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.5%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home25.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pamplico, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
574
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
432
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
49.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pamplico, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
18.8%
U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
Cities near Pamplico
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CowardTown | 10 mi | 3.2 |
| ScrantonTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| CentenaryCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| DanwoodCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| DavistonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Lake CityCity | 14 mi | 5.4 |
| JohnsonvilleCity | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| RainsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| MarionCity | 16 mi | 4.5 |
| FlorenceCity | 17 mi | 24.8 |
| HemingwayTown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| StuckeyTown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| QuinbyTown | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| SellersTown | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| AynorTown | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| OlantaTown | 21 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pamplico, SC in?
- Pamplico is in Florence County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Pamplico, SC?
- About 1,134 people live in Pamplico, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pamplico?
- Nearby places include Coward (10 mi), Scranton (11 mi), Centenary (13 mi), Danwood (13 mi), Daviston (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023