Colleton County, South Carolina
Colleton County: County in South Carolina, United States
About
Colleton County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 38,892 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 37,481 inhabitants. Its county seat is Walterboro. The county was created 224 years ago in 1799.
Quick Facts about Colleton County
| Population : | 37,481 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Carolina (United States) |
| Area : | 2935 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 6.8% |
| Land as percent of area : | 93.2% |
| Named for : | Sir John Colleton, 1st Baronet |
| Altitude : | 20 feet / 6 meters |
| Capital : | Walterboro |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1800 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:41:38 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.76% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Colleton County is located at 32°50'36"N 80°38'59"W (32.8434300, -80.6496800). It has 6 neighbors: Allendale County, Bamberg County, Beaufort County, Charleston County, Hampton County and Orangeburg County.
Colleton County map
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The largest city of Colleton County is Walterboro with a population of 5,343. Other cities include, Jonesville population 819, Cottageville population 747, Edisto Beach population 402 and Smoaks population 117. See all Colleton County cities & populated places.
Colleton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Colleton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Walterboro | 5,343 | City in South Carolina |
| Jonesville | 819 | City in South Carolina, United States |
| Cottageville | 747 | Human settlement in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Edisto Beach | 402 | Human settlement in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Smoaks | 117 | Human settlement in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Lodge | 111 | Town in South Carolina, USA |
| Williams | 108 | City in Collation County, South Carolina, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Colleton County
Colleton County has 6 neighbours.
- Allendale County county in South Carolina, United States
- Bamberg County county in South Carolina, United States
- Beaufort County county in South Carolina, United States
- Charleston County county in South Carolina, United States of America
- Hampton County county in South Carolina, United States
- Orangeburg County county in South Carolina, United States
- Walterboro
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Colleton County decreased by 3.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 38,892 | - | census |
| 2011 | 38,449 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 38,105 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 37,664 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 37,528 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 37,439 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 37,579 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 37,555 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 37,676 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 37,677 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 37,481 | -0.52% | estimation process |
People born in Colleton County (4)
People born in Colleton County, including politician Francis Wilkinson Pickens, politician Joseph Bellinger, sport shooter Henry Bailey, .
List
- Shedron D. Williams (American politician) he was born in 29/07/1967
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. |
