Barnwell County, South Carolina

county in South Carolina, United States

Barnwell County is a county in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,589.[1] Its county seat is Barnwell.[2] Barnwell County is part of the Augusta Metropolitan Area.

Barnwell County
Barnwell County Courthouse
Barnwell County Courthouse
Official logo of Barnwell County
Map of South Carolina highlighting Barnwell County
Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting South Carolina
South Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°15′38″N 81°26′03″W / 33.260552°N 81.434228°W / 33.260552; -81.434228
Country United States
State South Carolina
Founded1800
Named forJohn Barnwell
SeatBarnwell
Largest communityBarnwell
Area
 • Total557.26 sq mi (1,443.3 km2)
 • Land548.38 sq mi (1,420.3 km2)
 • Water8.88 sq mi (23.0 km2)  1.59%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total20,589
 • Density37.55/sq mi (14.50/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitesc-barnwell.civicplus.com

References change

  1. "QuickFacts: Barnwell County, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 20, 2024.