Marlboro County, South Carolina
Marlboro County: county in South Carolina, United States
About
Marlboro County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,933 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 25,581 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bennettsville. The county was created 228 years ago in 1797.
County Snapshot
Marlboro County at a glance
Marlboro County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
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
BennettsvillePopulation 7,455
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Marlboro County
| Population | 25,581 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| Area | 1257 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.6020,-79.6786 |
| Named for | John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough |
| Altitude | 135 feet / 41 meters |
| Capital | Bennettsville |
| Establishment | January 01, 1798 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:40:04 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 20 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -13.1% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 93℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Marlboro County is located at 34°36'7"N 79°40'43"W (34.6019900, -79.6786300). It has 8 neighbors: Anson County, Richmond County, Robeson County, Scotland County, Chesterfield County, Darlington County, Dillon County and Florence County.
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The largest city of Marlboro County is Bennettsville with a population of 7,455. Other cities include, McColl population 1,943, Clio population 645, Blenheim population 139 and Tatum population 68. See all Marlboro County cities & populated places.
Marlboro County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marlboro County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bennettsville | 7,455 | City located in the U. |
| McColl | 1,943 | Town in Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States |
| Clio | 645 | City in Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States |
| Blenheim | 139 | Human settlement in Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Tatum | 68 | Human settlement in Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States of America |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 0 to 7 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Marlboro County
Official Website- Bennettsville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Marlboro County decreased by 13.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,933 | - | census |
| 2011 | 28,585 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28,259 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,060 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,037 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,585 | -1.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 26,979 | -2.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 26,691 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 26,392 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 26,118 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25,581 | -2.1% | estimation process |
People born in Marlboro County (8)
People born in Marlboro County, including politician Daniel C. Roper, Governor of South Carolina, 1840 Barnabas Kelet Henagan, politician Robert B. Campbell, .
More notable people
- John Campbell (U.S. Representative from South Carolina (1795-1845)) he was born in 01/01/1795
- John L. McLaurin (American politician (1860-1934)) he was born in 09/05/1860
- John Lyde Wilson (American politician (1784-1849)) he was born in 24/05/1784
- Josiah J. Evans (American politician (1786-1858)) he was born in 27/11/1786
- Syvelle Newton (American football player) he was born in 15/04/1985
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. |