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Pinewood, SC
Town in Sumter County, South Carolina.
Population
668
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
624
ZIP codes
0
Pinewood and its ZIP codes
Pinewood at a glance
- Pinewood is about 3.5 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $27,813, 60% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,800 (60% below South Carolina).
Local data for Pinewood, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pinewood, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,813
Poverty rate
32.3%
Median home value
$104,800
Homeownership
46.0%
Bachelor's or higher
25.3%
Median age
22.1
Average commute
39.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (98), Irish Americans (15), German Americans (12).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sumter County. PPP loans are for Pinewood.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,501
35,348 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,221
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $11,911 per person
How people get to work
Pinewood, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 39.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pinewood, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
608
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
512
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
46.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pinewood, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.0%
U.S. 33.3% +11.7 pts
Diabetes
19.1%
U.S. 12.1% +7.0 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
Cities near Pinewood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PaxvilleTown | 5.9 mi | 1.1 |
| PrivateerCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 8.2 |
| LakewoodCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 7.5 |
| WedgefieldCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 8.5 |
| Cane SavannahCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| SummertonTown | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| South SumterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| AlcoluCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.5 |
| SumterCity | 14 mi | 33.1 |
| ManningCity | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| North SanteeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 9.1 |
| CherryvaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| ElloreeTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| East SumterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| EastoverTown | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| MulberryCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pinewood, SC in?
- Pinewood is in Sumter County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Pinewood, SC?
- About 668 people live in Pinewood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pinewood?
- Nearby places include Paxville (5.9 mi), Privateer (6.8 mi), Lakewood (9.8 mi), Wedgefield (10 mi), Cane Savannah (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023