County profile · South Carolina
Clarendon County, SC market data
How Clarendon County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 31,043
- +0.7% since 2020
- Households
- 12,356
- Median household income
- $52,401
- +28.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $158,000
- Jobs located here
- 6,942
- Highest market score
- 62
- Home repair trades, #481 of 2,057 scored counties
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What this means
Clarendon County has an estimated 31,043 people and 12,356 households. Population estimates put the population change in Clarendon County from 2020 to 2025 at +0.7%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Clarendon County is $52,401, 35% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 28.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Clarendon County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 123, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (51).
Of the business types scored in Clarendon County, home repair companies (62), insurance agencies (62) and pet businesses (60) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For home repair companies, that ranks #481 of 2,057 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (50% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Clarendon County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Clarendon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home repair trades | 62 | #481 of 2,057 | 9 | 7.3 | $3.3M | 134 | 10 |
| Insurance agencies | 62 | #726 of 2,272 | 17 | 13.8 | $1.8M | 140 | 9 |
| Pet businesses | 60 | #654 of 2,200 | 10 | 8.1 | $887K | 101 | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 56 | #678 of 1,889 | 5 | 4.0 | $7.6M | 182 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 56 | #699 of 1,886 | 7 | 5.7 | $1.6M | 166 | 6 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 54 | #827 of 2,176 | 19 | 15.4 | Index only | 156 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 51 | #983 of 2,088 | 7 | 5.7 | $882K | 133 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 51 | #1,011 of 2,087 | 13 | 10.5 | $1.5M | 118 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 51 | #1,095 of 2,210 | 18 | 14.6 | $1.1M | 123 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 50 | #990 of 2,063 | 7 | 5.7 | $5.4M | 146 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 49 | #900 of 1,771 | 10 | 8.1 | $1.5M | 91 | 14 |
| Real estate | 47 | #1,219 of 2,229 | 25 | 20.2 | Index only | 149 | 9 |
| Auto repair shops | 47 | #1,347 of 2,378 | 27 | 21.9 | $388K | 87 | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 45 | #866 of 1,493 | 7 | 5.7 | $2.2M | 75 | 10 |
| Funeral homes | 43 | #910 of 1,472 | 8 | 6.5 | $283K | 42 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 43 | #1,504 of 2,405 | 109 | 88.2 | $347K | 94 | 35 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 43 | #1,531 of 2,394 | 70 | 56.7 | $164K | 107 | 11 |
| Auto repair and car care | 40 | #1,685 of 2,401 | 50 | 40.5 | $209K | 78 | 11 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 40 | #1,739 of 2,385 | 47 | 38.0 | $194K | 91 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | 37 | #1,464 of 2,070 | 12 | 9.7 | $5.5M | 59 | 4 |
| Pizza | 36 | #1,601 of 2,090 | 12 | 9.7 | $3.1M | 62 | 19 |
| Nail salons | 35 | #1,042 of 1,328 | 5 | 4.0 | $1.8M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 35 | #1,846 of 2,405 | 68 | 55.0 | $556K | 84 | 16 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 34 | #1,722 of 2,222 | 19 | 15.4 | $2M | 65 | 19 |
| Veterinarians | 29 | #1,223 of 1,485 | 5 | 4.0 | $1.8M | 65 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 29 | #2,047 of 2,339 | 23 | 18.6 | $397K | 92 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 28 | #1,564 of 1,769 | 10 | 8.1 | $913K | 104 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 24 | #1,433 of 1,611 | 9 | 7.3 | $438K | 44 | 7 |
| Tire shops | 23 | #1,358 of 1,530 | 8 | 6.5 | $1.3M | 52 | 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 21 | #1,190 of 1,302 | 5 | 4.0 | $2.3M | 73 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 20 | #2,212 of 2,358 | 33 | 26.7 | $1.1M | 44 | 27 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 20 | #2,222 of 2,402 | 46 | 37.2 | $1.4M | 42 | 10 |
| Car washes and detailing | 17 | #1,385 of 1,451 | 8 | 6.5 | $1.3M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 17 | #2,088 of 2,261 | 30 | 24.3 | $2.2M | 28 | 6 |
| Barbershops | 15 | #1,271 of 1,356 | 9 | 7.3 | $1M | 54 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.2 | $2.9M | 120 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.2 | $7.3M | 154 | 7 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.2 | $2.9M | 161 | 5 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.2 | Index only | 72 | 5 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $3.5M | 113 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $2.1M | 158 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $6.5M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $2.1M | 102 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $3M | 116 | 4 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $3.8M | 159 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $9.8M | 115 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $14.6M | Too few | 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $7.6M | Too few | 4 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $15.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 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 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Clarendon 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 | $10.5M | $847 | 88 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $34.9M | $2,822 | 109 |
| Food away from home | $37.8M | $3,059 | 75 |
| Groceries | $66.1M | $5,347 | 85 |
| Personal care products and services | $9.1M | $739 | 74 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.9M | $319 | 55 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $6.2M | $500 | 51 |
| Medical and dental services | $11.5M | $927 | 72 |
| Pets | $8.9M | $718 | 79 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $19.4M | $1,573 | 77 |
| Vehicle insurance | $29.8M | $2,412 | 123 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $29.3M | $2,369 | 79 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $15.3M | $1,237 | 87 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $161.1M | $13,037 | 78 |
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 Clarendon County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 31,043+0.7% since 2020
- Households
- 12,356
- Median age
- 46.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 73%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 607 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 51
- Median household income
- $52,401+28.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $70,670
- Median home value
- $158,000
- Jobs located here
- 6,942
- Daytime population
- 25,933Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Clarendon County, SC growing?
Population estimates put Clarendon County at 31,043 people in 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 12,356 households. Median household income rose 28.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Clarendon County, SC spend?
Households in Clarendon County spend about $161.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $66.1M on groceries and $37.8M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Clarendon County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 123, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (51).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Clarendon County, SC?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Clarendon County are for home repair companies (62), insurance agencies (62) and pet businesses (60). Clarendon County ranks #481 of 2,057 scored counties for home repair companies.
How does Clarendon County, SC compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Clarendon County is $52,401 a year, 35% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $158,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Clarendon County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (50% 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. 35 of the 56 business types have a score in Clarendon County, each ranked against other counties.
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