Kershaw County, SC

County

Cities in Kershaw County

Neighborhoods in Kershaw County

Neighborhood

Kershaw, SC

Tickle Hill / Pine Creek

Rock Branch North / Pine Valley

Lafayette Village / Kirkover Hills

Arrowwood / Norris Heights

Spring Lake / Warren Crossroads

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Kershaw

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

24.1%

Households with Children

31.2%

School Enrollment K-12

8,218

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.7%
School Age (5-17): 17.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.0%
Working Age (35-54): 25.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.6%
Seniors (65+): 18.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.9%
High School / GED: 33.6%
Some College or Associate's: 31.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 21.1%
Single Parents: 10.0%
Couples & Adults: 39.0%
Living Alone: 29.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
Asian: 0.7%
Black or African American: 23.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 46.4%
Puerto Rican: 22.3%
Cuban: 1.6%
Dominican: 1.3%
Central American: 19.0%
South American: 5.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 58.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 55.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.1%
Caribbean: 0.3%
Other Black: 44.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 63.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 31.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.9%
Spanish: 4.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 5.5%
Middle School (5-8): 5.7%
High School (9-12): 6.0%
College / Graduate: 4.6%
Not Enrolled: 75.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources