Darlington County, South Carolina

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Darlington County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
South Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates:
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]]

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

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

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

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

Demographics

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

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

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

Major highways in Darlington County include:

• Interstate 20
• U.S. Route 52
• U.S. Route 401
• South Carolina Highway 34

Communities

Cities

• Darlington (county seat)
• Hartsville

Towns

• Lamar
• Society Hill

Unincorporated communities

• Dovesville
• Mont Clare

Notable people

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

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Darlington County, South Carolina
• Darlington Raceway

External links

• Official website of Darlington County