McCormick County, South Carolina Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for McCormick County, South Carolina, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in McCormick County, South Carolina. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in McCormick County, South Carolina. The estimated population of McCormick County, South Carolina is 9,584 people, with a median age of 56.9.

We can look at the total population in McCormick County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,584
+0.94%
-1.13%
2020
9,495
 -0.38% -
2019
9,531
 -0.78% -
2018
9,606
 -0.91% -
2017
9,694
 - -

Population of McCormick County, South Carolina by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
52%
49.2%
 +5.69%
Black/African American
44.4%
47.5%
 -6.53%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
0.8%
0.9%
 -11.11%
Asian
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
1.7%
 +23.53%
Other
0.5%
0.2%
 +150.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of McCormick County, South Carolina by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 56.9 +0.53% 52.9 +3.32% 59.7 -0.83%
2020 56.6 +2.54% 51.2 +0.39% 60.2 +0.84%
2019 55.2 +2.41% 51 +1.39% 59.7 +1.53%
2018 53.9 +2.08% 50.3 +1.62% 58.8 -1.18%
2017 52.8 - 49.5 - 59.5 -

The median age of McCormick County, South Carolina gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 456 -34.41% 155 18.02% 313 146
10 to 19 375 +4.73% 335 +7.61% 383 357
20 to 29 637 -11.63% 351 -15.04% 565 299
30 to 39 763 -9.67% 345 -13.22% 682 299
40 to 49 539 -3.53% 421 +1.41% 516 425
50 to 59 865 -25.18% 547 +19.87% 656 661
60 to 69 844 +32.55% 1,062 -1.83% 1,142 1,036
70+ 961 +5.16% 1,038 +5.64% 1,008 1,096

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of McCormick County, South Carolina is $53,193.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for McCormick County.

  • Under 25
    $9,489.00
  • 25 to 44
    $42,768.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,079.00
  • 65 and over
    $52,132.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in McCormick County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in McCormick County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of McCormick County, South Carolina is currently $66,921.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.97% of households in McCormick County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of McCormick County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.51%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.84%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.48%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.58%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.06%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.57%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.97%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in McCormick County is $29,047.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of McCormick County by the total population of McCormick County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in McCormick County, South Carolina, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in McCormick County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.79%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.29%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.96%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.06%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.90%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in McCormick County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of McCormick County over the age of 16 is 8,610.

Of those people, a total of 39.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in McCormick County is 36.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 225 24.00% 18.50%
20 to 24 years 435 85.70% 8.60%
25 to 29 years 429 62.70% 23.80%
30 to 34 years 411 73.50% 16.60%
35 to 44 years 1,042 57.30% 7.20%
45 to 54 years 1,076 50.40% 0.40%
55 to 59 years 710 60.40% 2.80%
60 to 64 years 950 41.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 2,130 16.30% 2.30%
75 years and over 1,202 4.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in McCormick County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,702 33.00% 3.70%
Black or African American 3,784 46.60% 8.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 12 66.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 30 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 82 40.20% 42.40%
Hispanic or Latino 77 10.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,676 33.00% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in McCormick County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in McCormick County is 3,134, with median earnings of $36,392.00.

Women in McCormick County, South Carolina earning approximately 85.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,134 $36,392.00
Male 1,680 $37,938.00
Female 1,454 $32,467.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 342 $55,278.00
Business and Financial 49 $36,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 21 $68,036.00
Architecture and Engineering 43 $82,279.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 37 $37,969.00
Legal 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 143 $11,975.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 417 $60,040.00
Healthcare Support 118 $26,207.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 130 $33,148.00
Law Enforcement 72 $32,195.00
Food Preparation and Serving 145 $9,453.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 134 $29,808.00
Personal Care and Service 41 $6,250.00
Sales 301 $26,648.00
Office and Administrative Support 254 $26,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 61 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 126 $32,059.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 98 $24,333.00
Production 343 $42,604.00
Transportation and Material Moving 131 $63,125.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 289 $54,863.00 53 $55,694.00
Business and Financial 19 $0.00 30 $47,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00 14 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 43 $82,279.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $21,667.00 19 $38,594.00
Legal 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 33 $0.00 110 $11,150.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 35 $250,001.00 382 $58,214.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 118 $26,207.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 114 $33,395.00 16 $0.00
Law Enforcement 31 $55,568.00 41 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 115 $19,375.00 30 $4,583.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 101 $29,653.00 33 $42,574.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $0.00 26 $0.00
Sales 110 $43,125.00 191 $11,771.00
Office and Administrative Support 71 $43,657.00 183 $19,358.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 29 $0.00 32 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 124 $32,132.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 98 $24,333.00 0 $0.00
Production 198 $39,612.00 145 $43,089.00
Transportation and Material Moving 131 $63,125.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,768 households in McCormick County, with an average household size of 2.27 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,494 families in McCormick County with an average family size of 2.77 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,912 80 502 1,274
Average Household Size 2.46 2.79 4.31 1.14
Total Families 1,912 80 502 0
Average Household Size 2.38 2.7 4.25 0

Poverty

Of the 2,494 families in McCormick County, 9.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in McCormick County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,389 housing units in McCormick County, South Carolina.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,768 69.92%
Vacant 1,621 30.08%

10.87% of the total 5,389 housing units in McCormick County are rental units. This is approximately 586 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,107 are occupied by the owner - or 57.65% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in McCormick County is $793.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in McCormick County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    75
  • Less than $500
    124
  • $500 to $999
    350
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    102
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    10
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in McCormick County is $114,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in McCormick County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    555
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    772
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    449
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    326
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    337
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    408
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    234
  • $1,000,000 or more
    26

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in McCormick County. The chart below shows the number of properties in McCormick County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    240
  • 1940 to 1949
    178
  • 1950 to 1959
    604
  • 1960 to 1969
    573
  • 1970 to 1979
    751
  • 1980 to 1989
    735
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,112
  • 2000 to 2009
    771
  • 2010 to 2013
    425
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in McCormick County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    199
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,235
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,474
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    860

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in McCormick County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in McCormick County that commute to work in a particular way.

34.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in McCormick County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    185
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    239
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    273
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    176
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    172
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    144
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    520
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    91
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    422
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    441
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    125
  • 90 or more minutes
    203

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for McCormick County, South Carolina in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in McCormick County, South Carolina

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