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Quinby, SC
Town in Florence County, South Carolina.
Population
858
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
654
ZIP codes
0
Quinby and its ZIP codes
Quinby at a glance
- Quinby is about 3.7 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,458 a year, 4% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,800 (36% below South Carolina) and median rent is $933 a month.
Local data for Quinby, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Quinby, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,458
Poverty rate
16.6%
Median home value
$164,800
Median rent
$933/mo
Homeownership
91.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.2%
Median age
49.9
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (56), Irish Americans (18), Mexican Americans (12).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Florence County. PPP loans are for Quinby.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.5 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
Quinby, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.1%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Quinby, 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° / 36°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Quinby, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.9%
U.S. 33.3% +10.6 pts
Diabetes
20.8%
U.S. 12.1% +8.7 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Quinby
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FlorenceCity | 4.5 mi | 24.8 |
| DarlingtonCity | 9.2 mi | 4.7 |
| DanwoodCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.9 |
| TimmonsvilleTown | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| DovesvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7 |
| SellersTown | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| CowardTown | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| LattaTown | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| PamplicoTown | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| LamarTown | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| MarionCity | 20 mi | 4.5 |
| BlenheimTown | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| Society HillTown | 21 mi | 2.1 |
| ScrantonTown | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| LydiaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.6 |
| HartsvilleCity | 22 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Quinby, SC in?
- Quinby is in Florence County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Quinby, SC?
- About 858 people live in Quinby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Quinby?
- Nearby places include Florence (4.5 mi), Darlington (9.2 mi), Danwood (9.7 mi), Timmonsville (13 mi), Dovesville (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023