Marion County, South Carolina
Encyclopedia
Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state
of South Carolina
. In 2000, its population was 35,466. The 2005 Census estimate placed the population at 34,904. Its county seat
is Marion
. It was created in 1785 and was originally known as Liberty County. However, four years later it was renamed Marion County, in honor Brigadier General
Francis Marion
, the famous "Swamp Fox" and a hero of the American Revolutionary War
.
, the county has a total area of 494 square miles (1,279.5 km²), of which 489 square miles (1,266.5 km²) is land and 5 square miles (12.9 km²) (1.02%) is water.
of 2000, there were 35,466 people, 13,301 households, and 9,510 families residing in the county. The population density
was 72 people per square mile (28/km²). There were 15,143 housing units at an average density of 31 per square mile (12/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 41.69% White
, 56.35% Black
or African American
, 0.25% Native American
, 0.28% Asian
, 0.01% Pacific Islander
, 0.90% from other races
, and 0.52% from two or more races. 1.79% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 13,301 households out of which 32.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.30% were married couples
living together, 23.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% were non-families. 25.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.16.
In the county, the population was spread out with 27.60% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 26.80% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 12.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 85.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $26,526, and the median income for a family was $32,932. Males had a median income of $26,133 versus $18,392 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $13,878. About 18.90% of families and 23.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.30% of those under age 18 and 23.50% of those age 65 or over.
U.S. state
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of South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
. In 2000, its population was 35,466. The 2005 Census estimate placed the population at 34,904. Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Marion
Marion, South Carolina
Marion is a city in Marion County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 7,042 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Marion County...
. It was created in 1785 and was originally known as Liberty County. However, four years later it was renamed Marion County, in honor Brigadier General
Brigadier General
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Francis Marion
Francis Marion
Francis Marion was a military officer who served in the American Revolutionary War. Acting with Continental Army and South Carolina militia commissions, he was a persistent adversary of the British in their occupation of South Carolina in 1780 and 1781, even after the Continental Army was driven...
, the famous "Swamp Fox" and a hero of the American Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War
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.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the county has a total area of 494 square miles (1,279.5 km²), of which 489 square miles (1,266.5 km²) is land and 5 square miles (12.9 km²) (1.02%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Dillon County, South Carolina - north
- Horry County, South CarolinaHorry County, South CarolinaHorry County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. This name honored Revolutionary War Hero, Peter Horry. Brigadier General Horry was born in South Carolina sometime around 1743 and started his distinguished military career in 1775 as one of 20 captains the Provincial Congress...
- east - Georgetown County, South Carolina - south
- Williamsburg County, South Carolina - southwest
- Florence County, South CarolinaFlorence County, South CarolinaFlorence is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. In 2000, its population was recorded to be 125,761; in 2005, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that its population had reached 131,097. Its county seat is Florence. The county's population is about 60% urban and it comprises part of...
- west
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 35,466 people, 13,301 households, and 9,510 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 72 people per square mile (28/km²). There were 15,143 housing units at an average density of 31 per square mile (12/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 41.69% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 56.35% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.25% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.28% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.90% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.52% from two or more races. 1.79% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 13,301 households out of which 32.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.30% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 23.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% were non-families. 25.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.16.
In the county, the population was spread out with 27.60% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 26.80% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 12.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 85.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $26,526, and the median income for a family was $32,932. Males had a median income of $26,133 versus $18,392 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $13,878. About 18.90% of families and 23.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.30% of those under age 18 and 23.50% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- Brittons NeckBrittons Neck, South CarolinaBrittons Neck is an unincorporated community in Marion County, South Carolina, United States. Brittons Neck is located in the southern part of Marion County on Co. Route 908 south of Centenary and north of U.S. Route 378. Brittons Neck Elementary School is located near the community.-External links:*...
- Centenary
- Gresham
- MarionMarion, South CarolinaMarion is a city in Marion County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 7,042 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Marion County...
- MullinsMullins, South CarolinaMullins is a city in Marion County, South Carolina, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 5,029.Incorporated on March 4, 1872, Mullins was named after Col. William S...
- NicholsNichols, South CarolinaNichols is a town in Marion County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 408 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Nichols is located at ....
- Rains
- SellersSellers, South CarolinaSellers is a town in Marion County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 277 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sellers is located at ....
- Temperance Hill
Major highways
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Historic places
- Neal and Dixon's WarehouseNeal and Dixon's WarehouseNeal and Dixon’s Warehouse in Mullins, South Carolina, USA, was built circa 1926 for J.S. Neal, C.O. Dixon, and J.H. Dixon, Sr. The warehouse is virtually unaltered and is an excellent example of traditional tobacco warehouse construction. It is also important for its association with tobacco...
- Marion Courthouse
- Records Building
- Old Opera House (Gasque Motor Co.)
- Marion Public Library
- Presbyterian Church
- Masonic Lodge
- McDonald-McLendon House
- Gibson-Rogers House
- Oakenwald (Jones-Hunter House)
- Bluefields (Blue-McCollum House)
- Montgomery-Boyce House
- Gasque House
- Godbold-Davis House
- McIntyre-Ammons House
- Young-Johnson House
- Gibson-Witherspoon House
- Durantia (Durant Family)
- the Marion County Museum
- Wilcox-Turbeville House