Darlington, South Carolina
Darlington: city in South Carolina
About
Darlington is a city located in the county of Darlington in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,289. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,901 inhabitants.
The city was created 191 years ago in 1834.
Quick Facts about Darlington
| Population | 5,901 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| County | Darlington County |
| Phone Area Codes | 843 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.2999,-79.8762 |
| Altitude | 148 feet / 45 meters |
| Capital city | Darlington is capital of Darlington County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1835 (191 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 07:31:08 (11th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 29532 |
| Population growth | -6.58% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Darlington is located at 34°17'60"N 79°52'34"W (34.2998800, -79.8761700).
Darlington map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind around 3 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Darlington decreased by 6.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6,720 | - | census |
| 2010 | 6,289 | -6.85% | census |
| 2011 | 6,295 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,279 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,215 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,192 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,158 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,098 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,049 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,988 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,940 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,901 | -0.66% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Darlington
1Williamson Park
400 Williamson Park Dr, Darlington, SC 29532, United States View details
Phone: +18433984000 | Website available
2Great Pee Dee Heritage Preserve
Unnamed Road, Darlington, SC 29540, United States View details
Website available
Services and Civic Places in Darlington
1City of Darlington
400 Pearl St, Darlington, SC 29532 View details
Phone: +18433984000 | Website available
2DARLINGTON CITY HALL
400 Pearl St, Darlington, SC 29532 View details
Phone: +18433984000 | Website available
People born in Darlington (25)
People born in Darlington, including jazz and rhythm and blues vocalist Ella Johnson, jazz and New York blues pianist and bandleader Buddy Johnson, baseball player Orlando Hudson, .
More notable people
- George W. Dargan (American politician (1841-1898)) he was born in 11/05/1841
- Dorsey Dixon (Musician, songwriter, millworker) he was born in 14/10/1897
- Evander M. Law (Confederate Army general) he was born in 07/08/1836
- Cam Newton (American football player) he was born in 19/05/1982
- Charles Albert Woods (United States federal judge) he was born in 31/07/1852
- Charlie English (Major League Baseball third baseman) he was born in 08/04/1910
- Harry Byrd (American baseball player) he was born in 03/02/1925
- James Clinkscales Hill (United States federal judge) he was born in 08/01/1924
- Kay Patterson (American politician) he was born in 11/01/1931
- Robert Lumiansky (American academic) he was born in 01/01/1913
- Tommy Gainey (professional golfer) he was born in 13/08/1975
- William Augustus Edwards (American architect) he was born in 08/12/1866
- Gifford McDonald (American baseball player) he was born in 16/08/1890
- Adrian Anthony Spears (United States federal judge) he was born in 08/07/1910
- Alfred C. Smith (Member of the Senate of Virginia) he was born in 08/10/1893
- Mark Coe he was born in 16/08/1975
- William G. Farrow (United States Army Air Force lieutenant; participant in the Doolittle Raid) he was born in 24/09/1918
- Robert Q. Williams (American politician) he was born in 12/07/1964
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Darlington, SC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218025 | Florence-Darlington Technical College | Florence (SC) | 29501-0548 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Darlington, SC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLO | Florence | 805 East Day Street | RAIL |
| DIL | Dillon | 100 North Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| HAM | Hamlet | West Main St. and North Bridges St. | RAIL |
| CAM | Camden | 1060 West Dekalb Street | RAIL |
| KTR | Kingstree | 101 East Main St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Darlington.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington Post Office | Darlington (SC) | 29532 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Darlington, Wisconsin civil town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin with a population of 861 people.
- Darlington, Indiana location in Indiana, United States with a population of 860 people.
- Darlington, Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 234 people.
- Darlington, Missouri location in Missouri, United States with a population of 116 people.
Other cities in Darlington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Darlington County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hartsville | 7,479 | City in South Carolina |
| North Hartsville | 3,251 | Census-designated place in Darlington County, South Carolina |
| Pine Ridge | 2,419 | Town in South Carolina |
| Lamar | 930 | Town in South Carolina |
| Society Hill | 522 | Town in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Darlington distances to largest South Carolina cities