The Town FilesDarlington County, South Carolina
62,558 people. The median home is worth $158,200 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $48,581.
Towns in Darlington County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsville | 7,446 | $205,600 | $49,272 | 35.3 |
| Darlington | 6,149 | $172,300 | $33,952 | 45.0 |
| North Hartsville | 2,775 | $110,600 | $59,744 | 37.8 |
People and housing
| Darlington County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,200 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $896 | $937 |
| Median household income | $48,581 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 41.3 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.1% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
20,044 jobs in 2024, average pay $57,913 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 506 storm events in Darlington County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Darlington County has been included in 26 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 |
| November 21, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4677: Hurricane Ian |
| September 29, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3585: Hurricane Ian |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).