Clarendon County, South Carolina

Clarendon County: County in South Carolina, United States

About

Clarendon County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 34,971 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 33,415 inhabitants. Its county seat is Manning. The county was created 169 years ago in 1854.

If you're looking for a place to live with a small-town feel but big-city amenities, Clarendon County, South Carolina may be the place for you. With a population of 33,865 (as of March 2022), Clarendon County is home to several small towns and communities. As one of the fastest growing counties in South Carolina, Clarendon County has seen an influx of new businesses and residents over the past decade.

Clarendon County is located on the coast in the Coastal Plain region of South Carolina. It borders Orangeburg and Calhoun counties to the north, Sumter and Kershaw counties to the west, and Florence County to the east. The county has four distinct seasons: fall (October through December), winter (January through March), spring (April through June), and summer (July through September).

The area was first settled by Europeans in 1670 as part of Charles Towne; it became part of South Carolina when it gained statehood in 1788. The county was named after Governor Henry Middleton's home county in England; he was also a signer of both the Declaration of Independence and Constitution."

Clarendon County locator map
Location of Clarendon County on South Carolina map.

Quick Facts about Clarendon County

Population : 33,415 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : South Carolina (United States)
Different from : Clarendon
Twitter username : clarendonscgov
Area : 1802 km2
Water as percent of area : 13%
Land as percent of area : 87%
Altitude : 115 feet / 35 meters
Capital : Manning
Establishment : January 01, 1855
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 04:59:25 (28th March 2024)
Density : 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -4.66% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Clarendon County is located at 33°39'57"N 80°12'59"W (33.6658100, -80.2164000). It has 6 neighbors: Berkeley County, Calhoun County, Florence County, Orangeburg County, Sumter County and Williamsburg County.

Clarendon County map

The largest city of Clarendon County is Manning with a population of 3,854. Other cities include, Summerton population 916, Turbeville population 783 and Paxville population 176. See all Clarendon County cities & populated places.

Clarendon County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clarendon County.

City Name Population Title
Manning 3,854 City in South Carolina, USA
Summerton 916 City in Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States of America
Turbeville 783 Human settlement in Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States of America
Paxville 176 Human settlement in Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States of America

Clarendon County has 6 neighbours.

  • Manning

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Clarendon County decreased by 4.66% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 34,971 - census
2011 34,710 -0.75% estimation process
2012 34,326 -1.12% estimation process
2013 34,260 -0.19% estimation process
2014 34,214 -0.13% estimation process
2015 34,029 -0.54% estimation process
2016 34,259 0.67% estimation process
2017 34,012 -0.73% estimation process
2018 33,742 -0.8% estimation process
2019 33,745 0.01% estimation process
2020 33,415 -0.99% estimation process

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People born in Clarendon County (6)

People born in Clarendon County, including politician John Peter Richardson II, South Carolina politician John Peter Richardson III, Confederate Army officer and politician John Lawrence Manning, .

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Beaufort County 195,656 County in South Carolina, United States
Anderson County Airport 194,692 A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina.
Aiken County 172,895 County in South Carolina, United States
Dorchester County 165,737 County in Maryland, United States
Charleston 139,714 The most populous city in South Carolina.
Florence County 137,588 County in South Carolina, United States
Columbia 132,130 The most populous city in South Carolina.