In Kershaw, South Carolina, the median home price is $259,845, compared with the South Carolina median of $317,910; median household income is $68,231; the population is 68,314; schools rate 6.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 450.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 30.0 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated July 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Kershaw at a glance
Population
68,314
Median Household Income
$68,231
Typical Home Value
$259,845
School District Rating
6.1
Violent Crime Rate
450.2
Avg Commute Time
30.0
About Kershaw
Kershaw has a population of 68,314. The median home value is $259,845, 18% below the South Carolina median. Median household income is $68,231 (2% below the South Carolina median). The most populated towns are Elgin, Camden, and Camden Northeast.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Kershaw
7 towns, by population.
County rankings in South Carolina
Every county in South Carolina, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in South Carolina
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in South Carolina by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in South Carolina
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in South Carolina
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in South Carolina
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in South Carolina
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in South Carolina
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in South Carolina
- 10Best school ratingsSouth Carolina School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in South Carolina
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in South Carolina
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in South Carolina
Kershaw at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Kershaw?
- Kershaw has a population of 68,314 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Kershaw?
- The median home value in Kershaw is $259,845. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Kershaw?
- Median household income in Kershaw is $68,231 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Kershaw in?
- Kershaw is in South Carolina.
- How many towns are in Kershaw?
- Kershaw contains 7 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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