County profile · South Carolina
Barnwell County, SC market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Barnwell County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 20,653
- +0.4% since 2020
- Households
- 8,116
- Median household income
- $46,626
- +30.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $106,000
- Jobs located here
- 5,283
- Highest market score
- 73
- Insurance agencies, #381 of 2,272 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 20,653 people live in Barnwell County, in 8,116 households. Population estimates put the population change in Barnwell County from 2020 to 2025 at +0.4%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Barnwell County is $46,626 a year, 42% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 30.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Barnwell County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 121, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (51).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Barnwell County are for insurance agencies (73), pet businesses (61) and medical and dental practices (56). Barnwell County ranks #381 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
For its number of households, Barnwell County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (5.9 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (64% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Barnwell County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Barnwell County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 73 | #381 of 2,272 | 8 | 9.9 | $2.4M | 191 | 4 |
| Pet businesses | 61 | #606 of 2,200 | 5 | 6.2 | $1.1M | 129 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 56 | #902 of 2,394 | 25 | 30.8 | $298K | 195 | 10 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 53 | #876 of 2,063 | 5 | 6.2 | $4.9M | 132 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 50 | #922 of 1,889 | 5 | 6.2 | $4.9M | 118 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 49 | #967 of 1,886 | 6 | 7.4 | $1.2M | 126 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 43 | #1,501 of 2,405 | 38 | 46.8 | $642K | 97 | 8 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 40 | #1,503 of 2,210 | 13 | 16.0 | $969K | 110 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 38 | #1,690 of 2,405 | 67 | 82.6 | $364K | 98 | 30 |
| Convenience stores | 37 | #1,577 of 2,261 | 7 | 8.6 | $6.1M | 77 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 35 | #1,565 of 2,087 | 11 | 13.6 | $1.1M | 90 | 4 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 30 | #1,382 of 1,656 | 7 | 8.6 | $1.1M | 60 | 7 |
| Auto repair and car care | 30 | #2,034 of 2,401 | 34 | 41.9 | $198K | 74 | 11 |
| Auto repair shops | 26 | #2,142 of 2,378 | 21 | 25.9 | $321K | 72 | 9 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 25 | #2,096 of 2,402 | 20 | 24.6 | $2.1M | 63 | 7 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 23 | #1,993 of 2,222 | 11 | 13.6 | $2.2M | 73 | 18 |
| Gas stations | 22 | #2,187 of 2,358 | 20 | 24.6 | $1.1M | 47 | 15 |
| Funeral homes | 21 | #1,395 of 1,472 | 10 | 12.3 | $117K | 17 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 20 | #1,882 of 2,070 | 8 | 9.9 | $5.3M | 57 | 5 |
| Tire shops | 19 | #1,405 of 1,530 | 5 | 6.2 | $1.3M | 54 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 17 | #2,040 of 2,090 | 10 | 12.3 | $2.4M | 48 | 18 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 17 | #2,328 of 2,385 | 34 | 41.9 | $172K | 81 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 13 | #2,294 of 2,339 | 22 | 27.1 | $266K | 62 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 10 | #1,300 of 1,328 | 7 | 8.6 | $837K | 50 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.9 | $669K | 67 | 7 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.9 | Index only | 602 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $2.2M | 89 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $2.5M | 104 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $6.3M | 259 | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $3.3M | 195 | 6 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | Index only | 638 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $2M | 223 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $2.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $9.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $4.9M | Too few | 6 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $2.8M | Too few | 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $6.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $12.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $18.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $6.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $9.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Barnwell County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6.7M | $831 | 87 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $22.6M | $2,780 | 107 |
| Food away from home | $24.4M | $3,005 | 74 |
| Groceries | $42.6M | $5,245 | 83 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.9M | $722 | 72 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.7M | $330 | 57 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.1M | $503 | 51 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.4M | $917 | 71 |
| Pets | $5.7M | $699 | 77 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $12.6M | $1,552 | 76 |
| Vehicle insurance | $19.2M | $2,363 | 121 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $18.8M | $2,322 | 77 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $9.8M | $1,210 | 86 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $104.4M | $12,861 | 77 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Barnwell County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 20,653+0.4% since 2020
- Households
- 8,116
- Median age
- 40.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 548 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 37
- Median household income
- $46,626+30.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $66,518
- Median home value
- $106,000
- Jobs located here
- 5,283
- Daytime population
- 16,461Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Barnwell County, SC growing?
Population estimates put Barnwell County at 20,653 people in 2025, up 0.4% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 8,116 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 30.2%, before inflation.
How much do households in Barnwell County, SC spend?
Households in Barnwell County spend about $104.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $42.6M on groceries and $24.4M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Barnwell County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 121, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (51).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Barnwell County, SC?
Of the business types scored in Barnwell County, insurance agencies (73), pet businesses (61) and medical and dental practices (56) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #381 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Barnwell County, SC compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Barnwell County is $46,626, 42% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $106,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (5.9 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (64% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 24 of the 56 business types have a score in Barnwell County, each ranked against other counties.
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