Clarendon County, South Carolina

county in South Carolina, United States

Clarendon County is a county in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, it had 31,144 people.[1] Its county seat is Manning.[2]

Clarendon County
Clarendon County Courthouse
Clarendon County Courthouse
Motto(s): 
"The mission of Clarendon County Government is to manage the resources of our county to provide the best services possible, and to promote the health welfare and education of the citizens."
Map of South Carolina highlighting Clarendon 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°39′53″N 80°13′04″W / 33.664682°N 80.217889°W / 33.664682; -80.217889
Country United States
State South Carolina
Founded1785
Named forEdward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon
SeatManning
Largest communityManning
Area
 • Total695.67 sq mi (1,801.8 km2)
 • Land607.21 sq mi (1,572.7 km2)
 • Water88.46 sq mi (229.1 km2)  12.72%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total31,144
 • Density51.29/sq mi (19.80/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitewww.clarendoncountygov.org

References

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