Kershaw County, South Carolina
Kershaw County: county in South Carolina, United States
About
Kershaw County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 61,697 and a population density of 32 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 67,472 inhabitants. Its county seat is Camden. The county was created 228 years ago in 1797.
County Snapshot
Kershaw County at a glance
Kershaw 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
LugoffPopulation 7,434
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Kershaw County
| Population | 67,472 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| Different from | Kershaw |
| Twitter username | kershawcountysc |
| Area | 1916.6 km2 |
| Official name | Kershaw County |
| Water as percent of area | 1.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.3388,-80.5903 |
| Named for | Joseph B. Kershaw |
| Altitude | 400 feet / 122 meters |
| Capital | Camden |
| Establishment | January 01, 1798 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 01:48:45 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 35 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 8.56% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 91℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Kershaw County is located at 34°20'20"N 80°35'25"W (34.3387600, -80.5902600). It has 7 neighbors: Chesterfield County, Darlington County, Fairfield County, Lancaster County, Lee County, Richland County and Sumter County.
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The largest city of Kershaw County is Camden with a population of 7,288. Other cities include, Elgin population 1,585 and Bethune population 354. See all Kershaw County cities & populated places.
Kershaw County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kershaw County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lugoff | 7,434 | Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina |
| Camden | 7,288 | City in South Carolina |
| Elgin | 1,585 | Human settlement in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Bethune | 354 | Human settlement in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 91. West wind around 5 mph.
7-Day Forecast- Camden
Demographics
The population of Kershaw County increased by 8.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61,697 | - | census |
| 2011 | 62,130 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 62,293 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 62,592 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 63,183 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 63,661 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 64,333 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 65,213 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 65,802 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 66,551 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 67,472 | 1.37% | estimation process |
People born in Kershaw County (1)
Confederate soldier Richard Rowland Kirkland was born in Kershaw County
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. |