A recent demographic analysis showed that the median age in Varnville is 39.8 years, making it the second smallest city in South Carolina in that category. The city's median age is also lower than the median age in Gifford, SC, which is 52.5 years old. The graph below shows the distribution of Varnville's population by age category. Listed below are the median ages of men and women.
Varnville is a small town in Beaufort County, SC. It was founded by James Varn, who owned a sawmill in the town. After the railroad built its tracks through Varnville, the town's population began to grow. The town's growth was spurred on by its proximity to the county seat and its connections to the surrounding agricultural areas. The town also became famous as the location of many scenes in the movie Forrest Gump.
The city is home to around 1,940 residents. It has a median home value of $102,000 and has grown 8.0% over the past decade. Approximately 0.1% of the population is Hispanic. This makes Varnville one of the most diverse cities in New Ellenton.
Varnville has a median household income of $30,455, which is slightly higher than the state's average. It is also home to a small percentage of foreign-born residents.