The Town FilesMarlboro County, South Carolina
25,975 people. The median home is worth $82,000 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $34,301.
Towns in Marlboro County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennettsville | 7,020 | $92,100 | $37,115 | 41.6 |
People and housing
| Marlboro County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $82,000 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $689 | $937 |
| Median household income | $34,301 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 41.7 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.0% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.5% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
5,591 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,857 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 321 storm events in Marlboro County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Marlboro 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).