Market insights · South Carolina
Fairfield County, SC: growth, migration and housing
Fairfield County has 20,340 residents, down 2.6% since 2020 (-0.7% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 558 households moved in and 504 moved out (+54 net), while a net $2.4M of income left. Median household income is $47,885, the median home $151,200 and median rent $938 a month.
In South Carolina: 39th of 46 counties for 5-year population growth · 27th of 46 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 35th of 46 counties for median household income · 32nd of 46 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Fairfield County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Richland County, SC | 203 | $10.0M |
| Lexington County, SC | 45 | $1.7M |
| York County, SC | 38 | $2.7M |
| Kershaw County, SC | 34 | $1.8M |
| Chester County, SC | 33 | $1.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Fairfield County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Richland County, SC | 181 | $8.7M |
| Lexington County, SC | 51 | $2.1M |
| Kershaw County, SC | 33 | $2.1M |
| Chester County, SC | 30 | $1.4M |
| York County, SC | 27 | $1.5M |
BizyFi in Fairfield County
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.