Population

Kershaw County has a growing population with a 21% increase in the last census. This increase ranked Kershaw County as the 7th fastest growing county in South Carolina in terms of population percentage. The West Wateree area of the County grew by 48% during this same period.


Population by Year


Year

Population

1980 38,887
1990 43,599
2000 52,647
2008 Estimate 59,017
2013 Projection 62,881
2020 Projection 66,330
2030 Projection 73,290
 Source:  U.S. Census Bureau

Population Radius - 2008 Estimate

City

15 Mile Radius

30 Mile Radius

Camden 64,845 491,105
 Source:  Demographicsnow.com

Population by Age - 2000

Age

Population

County %

17 & Under
13,750 26.1%
18-29 7,073 13.4%
30-44 12,106 23.0%
45-54 7,753 14.7%
55-64 5,169 9.8%
65 & Over
6,796 12.9%
Total 52,647 100.0%
 
Median Age
37.40
 Source:  U.S. Census Bureau

Population by Race - 2000

Race

Population

County %

White 37,701 71.6%
Black 13,840 26.3%
Native American / Alaskan
154 0.3%
Asian 164 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
18 0.0%
Hispanic / Latino 886 1.7%
Two or More Races
442 0.8%
Other 328 0.6%
Total 52,647 100.0%
 Source:  U.S. Census Bureau