Marlboro County, South Carolina
County in South Carolina, United States
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Marlboro County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 26,118. The county seat is Bennettsville. The county was created in 1785 and named for John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough.
History[edit | edit source]
Marlboro County was established in 1785 as part of the reorganization of the state of South Carolina. It was named after John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, an English military leader. The county has a rich history, including its role in the American Civil War and its agricultural heritage.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Marlboro County is located in the northeastern part of South Carolina. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 485 square miles (1,260 km²), of which 480 square miles (1,200 km²) is land and 5.1 square miles (13 km²) (1.1%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Richmond County, North Carolina - north
- Scotland County, North Carolina - northeast
- Robeson County, North Carolina - east
- Dillon County, South Carolina - southeast
- Florence County, South Carolina - southwest
- Darlington County, South Carolina - west
- Chesterfield County, South Carolina - northwest
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 26,118 people, 10,383 households, and 6,872 families residing in the county. The population density was 54 people per square mile (21/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 50.4% White, 46.2% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Marlboro County has traditionally been based on agriculture, particularly tobacco farming. In recent years, the county has diversified its economy to include manufacturing and services.
Education[edit | edit source]
Marlboro County is served by the Marlboro County School District, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools. The county is also home to the Northeastern Technical College.
Communities[edit | edit source]
City[edit | edit source]
- Bennettsville (county seat)
Towns[edit | edit source]
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- John L. McLaurin, U.S. Senator from South Carolina
- Hugh McColl, former CEO of Bank of America
See also[edit | edit source]
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Marlboro County, South Carolina
- List of counties in South Carolina
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