Darlington
City in Darlington County, South Carolina

Darlington is a city in Darlington County, South Carolina, with 6,149 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 148 ft (45 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dovesville, 7.5 miles N.
- 6,149residents (2020 Census)
- 148 ftelevation · 45 m
- 4.7 sq miland area · 12.1 km²
- 1,314 / sq mipopulation density
- 29532ZIP code
About Darlington
Darlington is a city located in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Darlington had a population of 6,149. It is the county seat of Darlington County. It is part of the Florence, South Carolina metropolitan area.
Darlington is known for its Darlington Oak and Spanish moss. Darlington is home to the famous Darlington Raceway, which hosts the annual NASCAR Southern 500 race on Labor Day weekend as well as a 400-mile spring race. It is also the site of the National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) Hall of Fame. Darlington is also a center for tobacco farming.
Darlington is located 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Florence and 76 miles (122 km) northeast of the state capital, Columbia.
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Living in Darlington
- Median household income
- $33,952
- Median home value
- $172,300
- Median rent
- $840/mo
- Median age
- 45
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Darlington had 6,149 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,149 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,314 per sq mi (507 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Darlington at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Darlington County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,149 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.68 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.3012° N, 79.8672° W |
| ZIP code | 29532 |
| Official website | darlingtonsconline.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4518565 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Darlington
- Dovesville7.5 mi N
- Quinby9.0 mi SE
- Florence9.5 mi SE
- Timmonsville12.4 mi S
- Hartsville13.1 mi W
- North Hartsville13.6 mi NW
- Lydia14.4 mi W
- Society Hill14.4 mi N
- Lamar14.5 mi SW
- Danwood15.6 mi S
- Pine Ridge18.4 mi W
- Blenheim18.9 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Darlington
What county is Darlington in?
Darlington is in Darlington County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Darlington, SC?
6,149 people lived in Darlington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Darlington, SC?
The ZIP code of Darlington is 29532.
What is the elevation of Darlington?
148 feet (45 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Darlington?
Dovesville (7.5 mi), Quinby (9.0 mi), Florence (9.5 mi), Timmonsville (12.4 mi), Hartsville (13.1 mi).
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