Darlington County, South Carolina
Darlington County: County in South Carolina, United States
About
Darlington County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 68,681 and a population density of 47 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 66,509 inhabitants. Its county seat is Darlington. The county was created 240 years ago in 1784.
Quick Facts about Darlington County
| Population : | 66,509 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Carolina (United States) |
| Area : | 1468 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99% |
| Altitude : | 180 feet / 55 meters |
| Capital : | Darlington |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1785 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:41:57 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 45 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.27% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Darlington County is located at 34°19'56"N 79°57'28"W (34.3323500, -79.9576900). It has 5 neighbors: Chesterfield County, Florence County, Kershaw County, Lee County and Marlboro County.
Darlington County map
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The largest city of Darlington County is Hartsville with a population of 7,479. Other cities include and Darlington population 5,901. See all Darlington County cities & populated places.
Darlington County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Darlington County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hartsville | 7,479 | City in South Carolina |
| Darlington | 5,901 | City in South Carolina |
| North Hartsville | 3,251 | Census-designated place in Darlington County, South Carolina |
| Pine Ridge | 2,419 | Town in South Carolina |
| Lamar | 930 | Town in South Carolina |
| Society Hill | 522 | Town in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Darlington County
Darlington County has 5 neighbours.
- Chesterfield County county in South Carolina, United States
- Florence County county in South Carolina, United States
- Kershaw County county in South Carolina, United States
- Lee County county in South Carolina, United States
- Marlboro County county in South Carolina, United States
- Darlington
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Darlington County decreased by 3.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 68,681 | - | census |
| 2011 | 68,168 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 68,056 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 67,808 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 67,647 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 67,520 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 67,259 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 66,981 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 66,759 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 66,618 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 66,509 | -0.16% | estimation process |
People born in Darlington County (6)
People born in Darlington County, including politician David Rogerson Williams, politician Henry Marshall, Confederate Army officer David Robert Wingate, .
List
- James Woodrow Lewis (American judge) he was born in 08/03/1912
- W. W. Hicks (American politician and Civil War veteran) he was born in 09/07/1843
- John Sidney Killen (American farmer, cattleman, and state legislator) he was born in 05/02/1826
South Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville County | 532,486 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Richland County | 419,051 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Charleston County | 417,981 | County in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Horry County | 365,449 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Spartanburg County | 326,205 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Lexington County | 303,946 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| York County | 289,105 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Berkeley County | 235,987 | County in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Anderson County | 204,353 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Beaufort County | 195,656 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Anderson County Airport | 194,692 | A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina. |
| Aiken County | 172,895 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Dorchester County | 165,737 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Charleston | 139,714 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |
| Florence County | 137,588 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Columbia | 132,130 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |
