Darlington County Demographics

A map of Darlington County's Population by Race

Darlington County, South Carolina had a population of 62,905 in 2020. It was 53.8% White, 40.4% Black, 0.5% Asian, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Darlington County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Darlington County is the 23rd most populous county of the 46 counties in South Carolina.

Darlington County's White Population

33,821 residents of Darlington County identify as White, or 53.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Darlington County slightly less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 46 counties in South Carolina, Darlington County is ranked #30 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Darlington County is more White than neighboring Lee County (34.6% White), Marlboro County (39.6% White), Florence County (50.4% White), and Dillon County (45.9% White). Darlington County is less White than neighboring Chesterfield County (59.7% White).

Darlington County's Black Population

25,386 residents of Darlington County identify as Black, or 40.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Darlington County larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 46 counties in South Carolina, Darlington County is ranked #17 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Darlington County is more Black than neighboring Chesterfield County (30.4% Black). Darlington County is less Black than neighboring Lee County (60.8% Black), Marlboro County (49.9% Black), Florence County (41.5% Black), and Dillon County (44.9% Black).

Darlington County's Asian Population

290 residents of Darlington County identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Darlington County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 46 counties in South Carolina, Darlington County is ranked #31 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Darlington County is more Asian than neighboring Lee County (0.2% Asian), Marlboro County (0.4% Asian), and Dillon County (0.2% Asian). Darlington County is less Asian than neighboring Chesterfield County (0.6% Asian), and Florence County (1.7% Asian).

Darlington County's Hispanic Population

1,396 residents of Darlington County identify as Hispanic, or 2.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Darlington County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 46 counties in South Carolina, Darlington County is ranked #38 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Darlington County is more Hispanic than neighboring Lee County (1.8% Hispanic). Darlington County is less Hispanic than neighboring Chesterfield County (4.8% Hispanic), Florence County (3.1% Hispanic), and Dillon County (3% Hispanic).

Darlington County's Native American/Other Population

268 residents of Darlington County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Darlington County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 46 counties in South Carolina, Darlington County is ranked #43 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Darlington County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chesterfield County (0.7% Native American/Other), Marlboro County (4.4% Native American/Other), Florence County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Dillon County (2.4% Native American/Other).

Darlington County's Multiracial Population

1,744 residents of Darlington County identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Darlington County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 46 counties in South Carolina, Darlington County is ranked #33 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Darlington County is more Multiracial than neighboring Lee County (2.2% Multiracial). Darlington County is less Multiracial than neighboring Chesterfield County (3.8% Multiracial), Marlboro County (3.6% Multiracial), and Dillon County (3.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.