Darlington, SC Demographics

A map of Darlington's Population by Race

Darlington, South Carolina has an estimated population of 6,120, a less than 1% change from the 6,149 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.3% Black, 32.5% White, 3.5% Hispanic, 2.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Darlington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Darlington is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Darlington, that probability was 51.5% in 2020 and 51.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Darlington is ranked the 93rd most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Darlington was ranked the 93rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Darlington's White Population

1,991 residents of Darlington, or 32.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Darlington is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Darlington ranks 383rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Darlington's White population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. White residents' share of Darlington's population has decreased from 34.6% to 32.5%.

Darlington is more White than neighboring Timmonsville (11.1% White). Darlington is less White than neighboring Dovesville (49.8% White), Florence (40.5% White), Quinby (32.6% White), and Society Hill (53.1% White).

Darlington's Black Population

3,750 residents of Darlington, or 61.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Darlington is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Darlington ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Darlington's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.0%. Black residents' share of Darlington's population has increased from 60.4% to 61.3%.

Darlington is more Black than neighboring Dovesville (50.2% Black), Florence (49.8% Black), and Society Hill (39.9% Black). Darlington is less Black than neighboring Quinby (63.5% Black), and Timmonsville (83.1% Black).

Darlington's Asian Population

0 residents of Darlington, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Darlington is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Darlington ranks 167th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Darlington's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Darlington's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Darlington is less Asian than neighboring Florence (3.2% Asian).

Darlington's Hispanic Population

212 residents of Darlington, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Darlington is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Darlington ranks 365th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Darlington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 96.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Darlington's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.5%.

Darlington is more Hispanic than neighboring Dovesville (0% Hispanic), Quinby (1.4% Hispanic), Timmonsville (0% Hispanic), and Society Hill (0% Hispanic). Darlington is less Hispanic than neighboring Florence (4.6% Hispanic).

Darlington's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Darlington, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Darlington is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Darlington ranks 373rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Darlington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Darlington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Darlington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Florence (0.4% Native American/Other), Quinby (1% Native American/Other), and Society Hill (4.6% Native American/Other).

Darlington's Multiracial Population

167 residents of Darlington, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Darlington is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Darlington ranks 401st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Darlington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Darlington's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.7%.

Darlington is more Multiracial than neighboring Dovesville (0% Multiracial), Florence (1.5% Multiracial), Quinby (1.4% Multiracial), and Society Hill (2.3% Multiracial). Darlington is less Multiracial than neighboring Timmonsville (5.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.