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Varnville, SC
Town in Hampton County, South Carolina.
Population
2,571
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
671
ZIP codes
0
Varnville and its ZIP codes
Varnville at a glance
- Varnville is about 3.8 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,714 a year, 20% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,800 (55% below South Carolina) and median rent is $800 a month.
Local data for Varnville, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Varnville, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,714
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$115,800
Median rent
$800/mo
Homeownership
64.2%
Bachelor's or higher
23.3%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (92), Colombian Americans (82), Irish Americans (79).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hampton County. PPP loans are for Varnville.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,306
4,677 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,632
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$132M
FY 2026, $7,103 per person
How people get to work
Varnville, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled19.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Varnville, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
443
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
78
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 39°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Varnville, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
23.5%
U.S. 12.1% +11.4 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
Cities near Varnville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HamptonTown | 1.9 mi | 4.5 |
| BrunsonTown | 8.2 mi | 1 |
| IslandtonCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2.8 |
| GiffordTown | 9.3 mi | 1 |
| LurayTown | 9.8 mi | 1 |
| FairfaxTown | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| EstillTown | 12 mi | 4 |
| FurmanTown | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| SycamoreTown | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| ScotiaTown | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| LodgeTown | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| AllendaleTown | 17 mi | 3.3 |
| EhrhardtTown | 17 mi | 3.1 |
| GillisonvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| WilliamsTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| UlmerTown | 19 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Varnville, SC in?
- Varnville is in Hampton County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Varnville, SC?
- About 2,571 people live in Varnville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Varnville?
- Nearby places include Hampton (1.9 mi), Brunson (8.2 mi), Islandton (9 mi), Gifford (9.3 mi), Luray (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023