Clarendon County, SC elected officials: county council, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Clarendon County: 10 seats on 6 elected bodies.
County Council
Clarendon County Council
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| County Council Member | Jay Johnson source |
| County Council Member | Billy Richardson source |
| County Council Member | John Coker source |
| County Council Member | W. J. Frierson source |
| County Council Member | Kurtis Rodine source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Clerk of Court | Shanita Brangman source |
| Coroner | Jackie Blackwell source |
| Probate Judge | Margaret Sorrell source |
| Sheriff | Tim Baxley source |
Cities and towns
How many local governments Clarendon County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 10 local governments in Clarendon County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 4 | 1 |
| School districts (school boards) | 3 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 2 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Clarendon County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 3.2% · White 49.3% · Black 44.1% · Asian 0.8% · Other or more than one race 2.5% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Clarendon County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 5.1% | 622 | 11,484 | 12,106 |
| August 2026 | 5.5% | 665 | 11,515 | 12,180 |
| July 2026 | 5.7% | 681 | 11,262 | 11,943 |
| June 2026 | 5.5% | 662 | 11,439 | 12,101 |
| May 2026 | 4.9% | 608 | 11,739 | 12,347 |
| April 2026 | 4.7% | 589 | 11,923 | 12,512 |
| March 2026 | 5.5% | 692 | 11,974 | 12,666 |
| February 2026 | 7.1% | 897 | 11,659 | 12,556 |
| January 2026 | 7.8% | 921 | 10,874 | 11,795 |
| December 2025 | 6.9% | 807 | 10,877 | 11,684 |
| November 2025 | 7.4% | 873 | 10,896 | 11,769 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 6.6% | 782 | 11,058 | 11,840 |
| August 2025 | 6.8% | 810 | 11,112 | 11,922 |
| July 2025 | 6.4% | 758 | 11,078 | 11,836 |
| June 2025 | 6.3% | 728 | 10,915 | 11,643 |
| May 2025 | 5.4% | 617 | 10,914 | 11,531 |
| April 2025 | 5.0% | 576 | 11,000 | 11,576 |
| March 2025 | 5.3% | 652 | 11,596 | 12,248 |
| February 2025 | 5.7% | 699 | 11,624 | 12,323 |
| January 2025 | 5.7% | 656 | 10,863 | 11,519 |
| December 2024 | 5.4% | 616 | 10,788 | 11,404 |
| November 2024 | 5.7% | 649 | 10,794 | 11,443 |
| October 2024 | 5.7% | 671 | 11,049 | 11,720 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 6.1% | 723 | 11,085 | 11,808 |
| 2024 | 5.3% | 625 | 11,091 | 11,716 |
| 2023 | 4.0% | 463 | 11,062 | 11,525 |
| 2022 | 4.1% | 467 | 11,042 | 11,509 |
| 2021 | 4.9% | 581 | 11,292 | 11,873 |
| 2020 | 6.8% | 813 | 11,130 | 11,943 |
| 2019 | 3.8% | 456 | 11,419 | 11,875 |
| 2018 | 4.7% | 552 | 11,216 | 11,768 |
| 2017 | 6.0% | 696 | 10,920 | 11,616 |
| 2016 | 6.7% | 807 | 11,198 | 12,005 |
Crime reported in Clarendon County
Earlier years
| Year | Violent | Rate | Property | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 210 | 658.0 | 818 | 2,562.9 |
| 2018 | 165 | 486.4 | 1,184 | 3,490.2 |
| 2017 | 158 | 467.2 | 1,229 | 3,633.7 |
| 2016 | 133 | 395.7 | 1,028 | 3,058.5 |
By police agency (3)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon County Sheriff's Office | 2025 | 145 | 479 | 26,485 |
| Manning Police Department | 2025 | 49 | 296 | 3,814 |
| Summerton Police Department | 2024 | 22 | 63 | 782 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (4), 2016
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon County Sheriff's Office | 52 | 7 | 27,831 |
| Manning Police Department | 16 | 1 | 4,023 |
| Summerton Police Department | 5 | 0 | 959 |
| TURBEVILLE | 3 | 1 | 798 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Clarendon County Clerk of Court?
- Shanita Brangman is the Clerk of Court of Clarendon County, South Carolina.
- Who is the Clarendon County Coroner?
- Jackie Blackwell is the Coroner of Clarendon County, South Carolina.
- Who is the Clarendon County Probate Judge?
- Margaret Sorrell is the Probate Judge of Clarendon County, South Carolina.
- Who is the Clarendon County Sheriff?
- Tim Baxley is the Sheriff of Clarendon County, South Carolina.
- Who are the Clarendon County commissioners?
- Jay Johnson (County Council Member); Billy Richardson (County Council Member); John Coker (County Council Member); W. J. Frierson (County Council Member); Kurtis Rodine (County Council Member).
- What is the population of Clarendon County?
- About 30,986 people, with a median age of 45.9; the median household income is $52,401 and 15.4% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Clarendon County?
- 5.1% in September 2026 (preliminary): 622 people unemployed in a labor force of 12,106, against 6.6% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Clarendon County?
- 10 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 4 municipal, 3 school district and 2 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Clarendon County?
- 1: Manning. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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