The Town FilesKershaw County, South Carolina
68,314 people. The median home is worth $217,100 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $68,231.
Towns in Kershaw County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lugoff | 9,990 | $223,900 | $69,485 | 38.8 |
| Camden | 7,788 | $265,300 | $63,576 | 42.4 |
| East Camden | 3,215 | $183,100 | $53,715 | 36.5 |
People and housing
| Kershaw County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $217,100 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $971 | $937 |
| Median household income | $68,231 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 40.4 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.0% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.2% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
18,335 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,084 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 476 storm events in Kershaw County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Kershaw County has been included in 28 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 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 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).