Williamsburg County, South Carolina
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Williamsburg County is a county located in the U.S. state
of South Carolina
. The 2000 census recorded its population to be 37,217. The 2005 census estimate placed the population at 35,395.
, the county has a total area of 937 square miles (2,426.8 km²), of which 934 square miles (2,419 km²) is land and 3 square miles (7.8 km²) (0.32%) is water.
Its county seat
is Kingstree
.
Williamsburg County Rootsweb site : http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~scwillia/html.htm
of 2000, there were 37,217 people, 13,714 households, and 10,052 families residing in the county. The population density
was 40 people per square mile (15/km²). There were 15,552 housing units at an average density of 17 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 32.74% White
, 66.26% Black
or African American
, 0.16% Native American
, 0.20% Asian
, 0.16% from other races
, and 0.48% from two or more races. 0.73% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 13,714 households out of which 34.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.30% were married couples
living together, 22.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.70% were non-families. 24.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.22.
In the county, the population was spread out with 28.60% under the age of 18, 9.00% from 18 to 24, 25.70% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 87.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $24,214, and the median income for a family was $30,379. Males had a median income of $26,680 versus $18,202 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $12,794. About 23.70% of families and 27.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.10% of those under age 18 and 25.90% 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...
. The 2000 census recorded its population to be 37,217. The 2005 census estimate placed the population at 35,395.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the county has a total area of 937 square miles (2,426.8 km²), of which 934 square miles (2,419 km²) is land and 3 square miles (7.8 km²) (0.32%) is water.
Its county seat
County seat
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is Kingstree
Kingstree, South Carolina
Kingstree is a town in and the county seat of Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 3,328 at the 2010 census.-History:...
.
Adjacent Counties
- 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...
- north - Marion County, South Carolina - northeast
- Georgetown County, South Carolina - east
- Berkeley County, South CarolinaBerkeley County, South CarolinaBerkeley County is a county in the U.S. state of South Carolina. In 2000, its population was 142,651. The 2005 Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 151,673. Its county seat is Moncks Corner....
- south - Clarendon County, South Carolina - west
History
Note: The early history of historical Williamsburg Township includes a much wider area than the current Williamsburg CountyWilliamsburg County Rootsweb site : http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~scwillia/html.htm
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 37,217 people, 13,714 households, and 10,052 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 40 people per square mile (15/km²). There were 15,552 housing units at an average density of 17 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 32.74% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 66.26% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.16% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.20% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.16% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.48% from two or more races. 0.73% 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)
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of any race.
There were 13,714 households out of which 34.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.30% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 22.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.70% were non-families. 24.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.22.
In the county, the population was spread out with 28.60% under the age of 18, 9.00% from 18 to 24, 25.70% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 87.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $24,214, and the median income for a family was $30,379. Males had a median income of $26,680 versus $18,202 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $12,794. About 23.70% of families and 27.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.10% of those under age 18 and 25.90% of those age 65 or over.
Towns
- AndrewsAndrews, South CarolinaAndrews is a town in Georgetown and Williamsburg counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The population was 3,068 at the 2000 census, and center of a slightly larger urban cluster of 4,204. Musician Chubby Checker and comedian Chris Rock were born in Andrews. Outside of Andrews is the Robert F...
- GreeleyvilleGreeleyville, South CarolinaGreeleyville is a town in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 375 at the 2009 census.-Geography:Greeleyville is located at ....
- HemingwayHemingway, South CarolinaHemingway is a town in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. The population was 573 at the 2000 census.- Historical Sketch :Hemingway was created from a crossroads community named Lamberts in 1911 by Dr. W. C. Hemingway, in an effort to secure a depot for the proposed Seaboard Air Line Railroad,...
- KingstreeKingstree, South CarolinaKingstree is a town in and the county seat of Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 3,328 at the 2010 census.-History:...
- LaneLane, South CarolinaLane is a town in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 585 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lane is located at ....
- StuckeyStuckey, South CarolinaStuckey is a town in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 263 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Stuckey is located at ....
Unincorporated communities
- CadesCades, South CarolinaCades is an unincorporated community in northern Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States. It is the birthplace of former Governor Robert Evander McNair....
- Gourdin
- Hebron
- IndiantownIndiantown, South CarolinaIndiantown is an unincorporated community in rural Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States. Prior to the arrival of Europeans to North America, it was the site of a Chickasaw village and the area was a favored hunting and fishing ground...
- NesmithNesmith, South CarolinaNesmith is an unincorporated community in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States. It was a station on the Seaboard Air Line Railroad line which was built about 1912. Today it consists of a post office, fire station, and a country store, serving a large rural area which depends on...
- Outland
- Rhems
- SaltersSalters, South CarolinaSalters is a small unincorporated community in the southwest central portion of Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States, in the state's Low Country region. The zip code is 29590 and the area code is 843. Charleston, South Carolina and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina are within driving...
- Trio
- Piney Forest
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Williamsburg County, South CarolinaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Williamsburg County, South CarolinaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Williamsburg County, South Carolina.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States...