Darlington County, South Carolina

Darlington County
Darlington County
U.S. county
	Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
	South Carolina's location within the U.S.
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Country	United States ;
State	South Carolina
Founded	1785
Seat	Darlington
Largest city	Hartsville
Area
• Total	567 sq mi (1,470 km2)
• Land	561 sq mi (1,450 km2)
• Water	6.1 sq mi (16 km2)
Population (2020)
• Total	62,905
• Density	112/sq mi (43/km2)
Website	[[1] www.darcosc.com/%20darcosc.com]]

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Darlington County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, its population was 62,905. The county seat is Darlington. The largest city in the county is Hartsville.

History[edit | edit source]

Darlington County was formed in 1785 as part of the Cheraws District. It was named after Darlington, England. The county has a rich history, including its role in the American Civil War and its development during the Reconstruction era.

Geography[edit | edit source]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 567 square miles (1,470 km²), of which 561 square miles (1,450 km²) is land and 6.1 square miles (16 km²) (1.1%) is water.

Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]

Marlboro County - north
Dillon County - northeast
Florence County - southeast
Lee County - southwest
Kershaw County - west
Chesterfield County - northwest

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 census, there were 62,905 people, 24,000 households, and 16,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 112 people per square mile (43/km²).

Economy[edit | edit source]

The economy of Darlington County is diverse, with significant contributions from manufacturing, agriculture, and services. The county is home to several major employers, including Sonoco Products Company in Hartsville.

Education[edit | edit source]

Darlington County is served by the Darlington County School District, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools. Higher education institutions in the county include Coker University in Hartsville.

Transportation[edit | edit source]

Major highways in Darlington County include:

Communities[edit | edit source]

Cities[edit | edit source]

Darlington (county seat)
Hartsville

Towns[edit | edit source]

Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]

Notable people[edit | edit source]

David Rogerson Williams, former Governor of South Carolina
Ernie White, Major League Baseball pitcher

References[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

Official website of Darlington County

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