Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC

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2022 Population

118,957

35.8% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

41.4

0.73% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

24.3%

4.37% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$42,597

9.73% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$106,300

19.6% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

46,803

29.6% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC had a population of 119k people with a median age of 41.4 and a median household income of $42,597. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC declined from 185,286 to 118,957, a −35.8% decrease and its median household income grew from $38,821 to $42,597, a 9.73% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (55.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (38.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.79%), White (Hispanic) (1.49%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.62%).

3.85% of the households in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC are Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College (697 degrees awarded in 2022), Claflin University (476 degrees), and South Carolina State University (420 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC was $106,300, and the homeownership rate was 68.6%.

Most people in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC was 2 cars per household.

Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC borders Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA, Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC, Lexington (South & West) County and Cayce PUMA, SC, Richland County (South & Central)--Forest Acres & Dentsville Cities PUMA, SC, Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC, Allendale, Bamberg, Colleton, Hampton & Beaufort (East) Counties--Port Royal Cities PUMA, SC, Dorchester County PUMA, SC, Berkeley (North & East) County--Moncks Corner City PUMA, SC, and Clarendon, Georgetown & Williamsburg Counties PUMA, SC.

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Population & Diversity

Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC is home to a population of 119k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.64% of Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (1.96k people).

In 2022, there were 1.44 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (66.2k people) in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45.8k White (Non-Hispanic) and 2.13k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC are Spanish (2,670 households), Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa (290 households), and Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (208 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,500

Women

52.5%

60,973

Men

47.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 128,473 inhabitants, with 47.5% men, and 52.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.2%

2022 Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.2% of Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
66.2k ± 404
White (Non-Hispanic)
45.8k ± 166
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.13k ± 431

2.73%

Hispanic Population

3.25k people

2.73% of the people in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC are hispanic (3.25k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,120 ± 818 people
Liberia
391 ± 485 people
Philippines
211 ± 356 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,120 Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC residents, followed by Liberia with 391 and Philippines with 211.

Foreign-Born Population

1.64%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.96k people

1.95%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.61k people

As of 2022, 1.64% of Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC residents (1.96k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC was 1.95%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,670 households (2.37%)
Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa
290 households (0.258%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
208 households (0.185%)

3.85% of the households in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC was Spanish. 2.37% of the households in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,157 ± 225
Gulf War (1990s)
1,314 ± 278
Gulf War (2001-)
1,159 ± 298

Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.64 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC employs 46.8k people. The largest industries in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC are Elementary & secondary schools (3,976 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,764 people), and Construction (2,753 people), and the highest paying industries are Pulp, paper, & paperboard mills ($153,018), Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($110,742), and Architectural, engineering & related services ($106,528).

Males in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,556. The income inequality in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

35,515

Women

51.7%

33,120

Men

48.3%

The workforce of Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC in 2020 was 68,635 people, with 51.7% woman, and 48.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC.

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Occupations

46.8k

2022 Value

−29.6%

1 Year decline

± −29.6%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC declined at a rate of −29.6%, from 66.5k employees to 46.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,928 people), Cashiers (1,851 people), and Other assemblers and fabricators (1,445 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

46.8k

2022 Value

−29.6%

1 Year decline

± −29.6%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC declined at a rate of −29.6%, from 66.5k employees to 46.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,976 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,764 people), and Construction (2,753 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC, though some of these residents may live in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,981

Median earning men ± $3,151

$28,691

Median earning women ± $1,380

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,295), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,929), and Public Administration ($47,111).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,592), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,664), and Public Administration ($35,340).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.94%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC. Showing the available data for South Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC awarded 1,608 degrees. The student population of Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,364 male students and 4,192 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC are Black or African American (1,179 and 74.4%), followed by White (350 and 22.1%), Hispanic or Latino (21 and 1.32%), and Asian (12 and 0.757%).

The largest universities in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC by number of degrees awarded are Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College (697 and 43.3%), Claflin University (476 and 29.6%), and South Carolina State University (420 and 26.1%).

The most popular majors in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (147 and 9.14%), Registered Nursing (136 and 8.46%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (110 and 6.84%).

The median tuition costs in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC are $16,476 for private four year colleges, and $9,528 and $20,218 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 6,556 (36.1% men and 63.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 6,556 students enrolled in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC, 36.1% men and 63.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 5,242 records, of which 64% were women and 36% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
57 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
91 degrees awarded
General Psychology
76 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC was General Business Administration & Management with 57 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
697 degrees awarded
Claflin University
476 degrees awarded
South Carolina State University
420 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College with 697 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 537 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC, which is 0.501 times less than the 1,071 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 1,179 degrees mean that there were 3.37 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 350 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,476) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,532) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.864% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.736% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (37.8k), Some college (21.7k), and Secondary Education (18.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC was $106,300 in 2022, which is 0.377 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $88,900 to $106,300, a 19.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC is 68.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC have an average commute time of 29.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC is $42,597. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC was York County (North & East)--Fort Mill Town PUMA, SC with a value of $111,579, followed by Charleston (Northeast) County--Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC and Greenville (South & East)--Outside Greenville & Greer (South) Cities PUMA, SC, with respective values of $110,978 and $94,075.

Housing

Property

$106,300

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,122

$32,224

Median Property Taxes

±$1,339

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.6%

Homeownership

2022

65.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 68.6% of the housing units in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC was York County (North & East)--Fort Mill Town PUMA, SC with a value of $111,579, followed by Charleston (Northeast) County--Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC and Greenville (South & East)--Outside Greenville & Greer (South) Cities PUMA, SC, with respective values of $110,978 and $94,075.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$42,597

Median Household Income

± $1,779

47k

Number of Households

± 1,680

In 2022, the median household income of the 47k households in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC grew to $42,597 from the previous year's value of $38,821.

The following chart displays the households in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.437

2022 Wage GINI in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC

0.416

2021 Wage GINI in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC

In 2022, the income inequality in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 5% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (84.1%)
Carpooled (8.21%)
Worked At Home (4.89%)

In 2022, 84.1% of workers in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.21%) and those who worked at home (4.89%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC have a longer commute time (29.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.84% of the workforce in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC (27.9k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.7% of the population of Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 35% on employee plans, 27.9% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 1.33% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1481 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.269% decrease from the previous year (1485 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1696 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 488 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,481 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,481 patients per year. This represents a 0.269% decrease from the previous year (1,485 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in South Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.3%

Uninsured

35%

Employer Coverage

27.9%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

1.33%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC declined by 13.6% from 11.9% to 10.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.