Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
22%
Manning
Manning, SC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$533
Population
3,915
Renter Mix
43% Rent
Savor access to nature and major South Carolina destinations
Rural
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Historic
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Affordable
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Diverse
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Close-Knit
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Welcoming
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Quaint
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Laidback
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Convenient
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Manning is a small town in Clarendon County known for its fishing opportunities and its landlocked striped bass in particular. Manning is home to the Annual Striped Bass Festival as well as several fishing tournaments. Farmland surrounds Manning, leading to a distinct rural feel in town.
Manning residents have plenty of opportunities to bask in the great outdoors, with Lake Marion, Manchester State Forest, Congaree National Park, and Francis Marion National Forest all within close proximity to town. In addition to outdoor recreation, Manning residents enjoy access to a slew of quaint shops, offices, and cafes that line the tree-laden Brooks Street in the center of town.
South Carolina’s capital city, Columbia, and coastal Myrtle Beach are both within a two-hour drive of Manning as well. Convenience to I-95 and U.S. Routes 301 and 521 makes getting around from Manning simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$32,643
Average: $50,100
Education
679
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,562
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Manning has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Manning, SC is $533 for one bedroom, $642 for two bedrooms, and $737 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Manning has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$533/month
600 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Manning, SC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades 4-6
674 Students
Public
Grades 2-3
390 Students
Public
Grades K-5
302 Students
Manning Early Childhood Center
Public
Grades PK-3
529 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
419 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
845 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
807 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.