South Carolina

Clarendon

31,144
2020 population
1790
first census record
18
census records

About Clarendon

Clarendon, South Carolina, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 2,392. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 31,144.

Its recorded population peaked at 34,971 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 11 percent.

On the ground today, 9 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Yamasee War — Battle of Jack's Creek 1715, Yamasee War — Jack's Creek Battle, Action at Nelson's Ferry (SC, 1780), and 11 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202031,144
201034,971
200032,502
199028,450
198027,464
197025,604
196029,490
195032,215
194031,500
193030,036
192034,878
191032,188
190028,184
189023,233
188019,190
187014,038
186013,095
17902,392
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Clarendon

Military engagements that took place in Clarendon, South Carolina.

Yamasee War — Battle of Jack's Creek 1715
1715
Yamasee War — Jack's Creek Battle
1715
Action at Nelson's Ferry (SC, 1780)
1780
Battle of Nelson's Ferry
1780
Siege of Fort Watson (1781)
1781
Battle of Shepherd's Ferry
1781
Battle of Fort Watson
1781
Battle of Eutaw Springs Sep 8 1781
1781
Battle of Fort Watson (1781)
1781

Historic places in Clarendon

National Register of Historic Places listings in Clarendon, South Carolina.

Santee Indian Mound and Fort Watson
Summerton
Manning Commercial Historic District
Manning
Summerton High School
Summerton
James Building
Summerton
Davis House
Manning
Senn's Grist Mill-Blacksmith Shop-Orange Crush Bottling Plant
Summerton
Manning Library
Manning
Alderman's 20 Stores in One
Manning
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Frequently asked about Clarendon

When does Clarendon first appear in the US census?
Clarendon, South Carolina first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 2,392.
What is the population of Clarendon?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Clarendon had a recorded population of 31,144.
When did Clarendon's population peak?
Clarendon's recorded population peaked at 34,971 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Clarendon?
9 documented military engagements took place in Clarendon, including Yamasee War — Battle of Jack's Creek 1715, Yamasee War — Jack's Creek Battle, Action at Nelson's Ferry (SC, 1780).
How many historic places are in Clarendon?
11 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Clarendon, South Carolina.
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