Fairfield County, South Carolina
Fairfield County: county in South Carolina, United States
About
Fairfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,956 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 22,059 inhabitants. Its county seat is Winnsboro. The county was created 241 years ago in 1784.
County Snapshot
Fairfield County at a glance
Fairfield County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
South Carolina counties
46
Open related pagesLargest city
WinnsboroPopulation 3,130
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Fairfield County
| Population | 22,059 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| Different from | Fairfield County, Fairfield County |
| Area | 1839 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.3951,-81.1212 |
| Official language | English |
| Capital | Winnsboro |
| Establishment | January 01, 1785 |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00, UTC−04:00 |
| Local time | 03:03:19 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.6% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 63℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Fairfield County is located at 34°23'42"N 81°7'16"W (34.3951100, -81.1212300). It has 6 neighbors: Chester County, Kershaw County, Lancaster County, Newberry County, Richland County and Union County.
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The largest city of Fairfield County is Winnsboro with a population of 3,130. Other cities include, Ridgeway population 279 and Jenkinsville population 42. See all Fairfield County cities & populated places.
Fairfield County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fairfield County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Winnsboro | 3,130 | Town in South Carolina |
| Winnsboro Mills | 1,898 | Census-designated place in Fairfield County, South Carolina |
| Ridgeway | 279 | Town in Fairfield County, South Carolina, United States |
| Jenkinsville | 42 | Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 3 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Fairfield County
Official Website- Winnsboro
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Fairfield County decreased by 8.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,956 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,572 | -1.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,405 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,194 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,025 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 22,874 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 22,633 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,593 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,376 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 22,347 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 22,059 | -1.31% | estimation process |
People born in Fairfield County (9)
People born in Fairfield County, including politician James Byeram Owens, general Adley H. Gladden, politician John Hugh Means, .
More notable people
- John J. Chappell (American politician (1782-1871)) he was born in 19/01/1782
- Isaac Woodard (American victim of racial abuse) he was born in 18/03/1919
- William Bell Montgomery (American businessman) he was born in 21/08/1829
- Nickolas Ashford (American musician and actor) he was born in 04/05/1941
- John Crosby (American academic) he was born in 22/12/1850
- Cassandra Pickett Durham (American physician) she was born in 21/05/1824
Other places with the same name (2)
- Fairfield County, Connecticut county in Connecticut, United States with a population of 942,426 people.
- Fairfield County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 159,709 people.
South Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville County | 532,486 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Richland County | 419,051 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Charleston County | 417,981 | County in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Horry County | 365,449 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Spartanburg County | 326,205 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Lexington County | 303,946 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| York County | 289,105 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Berkeley County | 235,987 | County in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Anderson County | 204,353 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| 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. |