Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hartsville, SC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,419

Median Agei

35.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

47.9%3,557

Black

46.8%3,472

Asian

3.1%233

Hispanic/Latino

1.1%78

Two or More

1%74

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%89

High School Diploma

25.8%1,140

Some College (<1 yr)

7%310

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%564

Associate's Degree

9.3%412

Bachelor's Degree

21.1%931

Master's Degree

8.9%393

Professional Degree

0.7%30

Doctorate

2.7%119

HS or Higher

90.3%

BA or Higher

33.4%

Graduate+

12.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$205,600

Median Renti

$874

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.1%1,851

Renter-Occupied

37.9%1,131

Total Units

3,501

Homeownership

62.1%

Vacancy Rate

14.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.9%128

$50K–$100K

11.6%215

$100K–$150K

13.5%249

$150K–$200K

15.6%289

$200K–$300K

30.1%558

$300K–$500K

13.7%253

$500K–$1M

8.6%159

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

194

$750–$1,000

611

$1,000–$1,250

160

$1,250–$1,500

109

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%6

2010–2019

17.8%623

2000–2009

5.5%193

1990–1999

8.5%297

1980–1989

16.5%579

1970–1979

7.8%273

1960–1969

9.7%340

1950–1959

13.7%481

1940–1949

8.5%296

1939 or earlier

11.8%413

Heating Fuel

Electricity

82.8%2,468

Utility Gas

15.6%465

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%26

Fuel Oil

0.8%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,272

Mean Household Incomei

$71,732

Per Capita Incomei

$29,512

Poverty Ratei

18.1%

Unemploymenti

7.2%

Labor Forcei

3,376

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.3%337

$10K–$15K

1.4%41

$15K–$20K

5.7%171

$20K–$25K

2.4%71

$25K–$30K

10.5%314

$30K–$35K

4.5%133

$35K–$40K

4.7%139

$40K–$45K

1%31

$45K–$50K

10%298

$50K–$60K

8.8%263

$60K–$75K

6.3%189

$75K–$100K

10.9%324

$100K–$125K

7.4%222

$125K–$150K

2.6%79

$150K–$200K

8.2%246

$200K+

4.2%124

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

402

Residentsi

937

Avg. Tenant Renti

$327/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing100 homes97% occupied$325/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers125 homes77% occupied$389/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8177 homes92% occupied$284/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $49,272/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

70.2%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

20.9%

Low income$25K–$39K/yr

8.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $39K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

90.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

87.6% of subsidized households are minority

12.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

21% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2643.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

123

Korea

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,050

Avg. Commutei

22.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,134

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

260(4.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.7%Insured

6.3%Uninsured

Hartsville, SC Population, Income & Demographics 2026