The Town FilesBarnwell County, South Carolina
20,521 people. The median home is worth $106,000 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $46,626.
Towns in Barnwell County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell | 4,652 | $145,300 | $52,006 | 36.4 |
| Williston | 2,877 | $105,100 | $39,484 | 40.4 |
People and housing
| Barnwell County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $106,000 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $740 | $937 |
| Median household income | $46,626 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 40.4 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.9% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.0% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
4,864 jobs in 2024, average pay $43,379 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 298 storm events in Barnwell County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Barnwell County has been included in 27 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4835: Tropical Storm Debby |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).