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.

Kershaw, SC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,220

Median Agei

34.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61.6%1,367

Black

24.7%549

Two or More

12.3%272

Hispanic/Latino

1%22

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%69

High School Diploma

35.2%485

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%70

Some College (1+ yr)

15%206

Associate's Degree

12.7%175

Bachelor's Degree

9.2%127

Master's Degree

2.8%39

Professional Degree

2%28

Doctorate

0.5%7

HS or Higher

87.6%

BA or Higher

14.6%

Graduate+

5.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$145,800

Median Renti

$893

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.3%567

Renter-Occupied

29.7%239

Total Units

886

Homeownership

70.3%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

8.6%49

$50K–$100K

21.7%123

$100K–$150K

22.4%127

$150K–$200K

22%125

$200K–$300K

15.7%89

$300K–$500K

6.5%37

$500K–$1M

3%17

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

107

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%10

2010–2019

5.3%47

2000–2009

4.7%42

1990–1999

4.3%38

1980–1989

8.4%74

1970–1979

16%142

1960–1969

13.3%118

1950–1959

18.6%165

1940–1949

10.3%91

1939 or earlier

17.9%159

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

52.9%426

Electricity

45.8%369

No Fuel

1%8

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,077

Mean Household Incomei

$70,829

Per Capita Incomei

$27,968

Poverty Ratei

16.9%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

928

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.4%60

$10K–$15K

6.7%54

$15K–$20K

2.4%19

$20K–$25K

11.4%92

$25K–$30K

5.5%44

$30K–$35K

1%8

$35K–$40K

3.7%30

$40K–$45K

3.5%28

$45K–$50K

1.1%9

$50K–$60K

9.8%79

$60K–$75K

12.2%98

$75K–$100K

11.8%95

$100K–$125K

10.2%82

$125K–$150K

6.6%53

$150K–$200K

4.6%37

$200K+

2.2%18

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

180.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

882

Avg. Commutei

31.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

899

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

101(6.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.9%Insured

6.1%Uninsured