Fairfield County, South Carolina

Fairfield County
Fairfield County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
South Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°24′N 81°08′W / 34.4°N 81.13°W / 34.4; -81.13
Country United States
State South Carolina
Founded1785
SeatWinnsboro
Largest cityWinnsboro
Area
 • Total710 sq mi (1,800 km2)
 • Land686 sq mi (1,780 km2)
 • Water24 sq mi (60 km2)  3.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total20,948
 • Density31/sq mi (12/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.fairfieldsc.com

Fairfield County is a county in the state of South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, 20,948 people live here.[1]

Its county seat is Winnsboro.[2] Fairfield County is part of the Columbia, South Carolina metropolitan area

References

  1. "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Fairfield County, South Carolina". census.gov. U.S. Government. Archived from the original on June 10, 2022. Retrieved June 10, 2022.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.