South Carolina

Marlboro

26,667

2020 population

1790

first census record

census records

About Marlboro

Marlboro, South Carolina, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 10,706. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 26,667.

Its recorded population peaked at 33,281 in 1940, and has since declined by roughly 20 percent.

On the ground today, 13 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	26,667
2010	28,933
2000	28,818
1990	29,361
1980	31,634
1970	27,151
1960	28,529
1950	31,766
1940	33,281
1930	31,634
1920	33,180
1910	31,189
1900	27,639
1890	23,500
1880	20,598
1870	11,814
1860	12,434
1850	10,789
1840	8,408
1830	8,582
1820	6,425
1810	4,966
1800	5,452
1790	10,706

Source

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

Historic places in Marlboro

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

Clio Historic District

Clio

McLaurin-Roper-McColl Farmstead

Clio

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Frequently asked about Marlboro

When does Marlboro first appear in the US census?

Marlboro, South Carolina first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 10,706.

What is the population of Marlboro?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Marlboro had a recorded population of 26,667.

When did Marlboro's population peak?

Marlboro's recorded population peaked at 33,281 in 1940.

How many historic places are in Marlboro?

13 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Marlboro, South Carolina.

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