Marlboro County, South Carolina

Marlboro County: County in South Carolina, United States

About

Marlboro County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,933 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 25,581 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bennettsville. The county was created 227 years ago in 1797.

Marlboro County locator map
Location of Marlboro County on South Carolina map.

Quick Facts about Marlboro County

Population : 25,581 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : South Carolina (United States)
Area : 1257 km2
Water as percent of area : 1.2%
Land as percent of area : 98.8%
Named for : John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough
Altitude : 135 feet / 41 meters
Capital : Bennettsville
Establishment : January 01, 1798
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 11:50:04 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 20 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -13.1% (2010-2020)
Marlboro Courthouse image
Marlboro Courthouse
Marlboro Courthouse image
Marlboro Courthouse image

Geography

Marlboro County is located at 34°36'7"N 79°40'43"W (34.6019900, -79.6786300). It has 8 neighbors: Anson County, Richmond County, Robeson County, Scotland County, Chesterfield County, Darlington County, Dillon County and Florence County.

Marlboro County map

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The largest city of Marlboro County is Bennettsville with a population of 7,455. Other cities include, Clio population 645, Blenheim population 139 and Tatum population 68. See all Marlboro County cities & populated places.

Marlboro County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marlboro County.

City Name Population Title
Bennettsville 7,455 City located in the U.
McColl 1,943 Town in Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States
Clio 645 City in Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States
Blenheim 139 Human settlement in Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States of America
Tatum 68 Human settlement in Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States of America

Marlboro County has 8 neighbours.

  • Bennettsville

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Marlboro County decreased by 13.1% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 28,933 - census
2011 28,585 -1.22% estimation process
2012 28,259 -1.15% estimation process
2013 28,060 -0.71% estimation process
2014 28,037 -0.08% estimation process
2015 27,585 -1.64% estimation process
2016 26,979 -2.25% estimation process
2017 26,691 -1.08% estimation process
2018 26,392 -1.13% estimation process
2019 26,118 -1.05% estimation process
2020 25,581 -2.1% estimation process

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People born in Marlboro County (8)

People born in Marlboro County, including politician Daniel C. Roper, Governor of South Carolina, 1840 Barnabas Kelet Henagan, politician Robert B. Campbell, .

List

  • John Campbell (U.S. Representative from South Carolina (1795-1845)) he was born in 01/01/1795
  • John L. McLaurin (American politician (1860-1934)) he was born in 09/05/1860
  • John Lyde Wilson (American politician (1784-1849)) he was born in 24/05/1784
  • Josiah J. Evans (American politician (1786-1858)) he was born in 27/11/1786
  • Syvelle Newton (American football player) he was born in 15/04/1985

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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.
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Dorchester County 165,737 County in Maryland, United States
Charleston 139,714 The most populous city in South Carolina.
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Columbia 132,130 The most populous city in South Carolina.