McCormick County, South Carolina explained

County:McCormick County
State:South Carolina
Seal:McCormick County Seal.png
Founded:1916
Seat Wl:McCormick
Largest City Wl:McCormick
City Type:community
Area Total Sq Mi:393.61
Area Land Sq Mi:358.87
Area Water Sq Mi:34.74
Area Percentage:8.83
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:9526
Pop Est As Of:2023
Population Est:9941
Population Density Sq Mi:26.54
Coordinates:33.9°N -82.32°W
Time Zone:Eastern
Web:mccormickcountysc.org
Ex Image:McCormick County Courthouse, McCormick, South Carolina.jpg
District:3rd
Motto:"The Natural Place Of Life"

McCormick County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, its population was 9,526, making it the second-least populous county in South Carolina. Its county seat is McCormick.[1] The county was formed in 1916 from parts of Edgefield, Abbeville, and Greenwood counties.[2]

History

The county was founded in 1916 with portions of Edgefield, Abbeville, and Greenwood counties and was named after Cyrus McCormick. The largest community and county seat is McCormick.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of, of which is land and (8.83%) is water.[3] It is the smallest county in South Carolina by land area and second-smallest by total area. McCormick County is in the Savannah River basin.

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Demographics

2020 census

McCormick County racial composition[5] !Race!Num.!Perc.
White (non-Hispanic)5,15554.12%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)3,91641.11%
Native American270.28%
Asian360.38%
Pacific Islander20.02%
Other/Mixed2672.8%
Hispanic or Latino1231.29%

As of the 2020 census, there were 9,526 people, 3,957 households, and 2,513 families residing in the county.

2010 census

At the 2010 census, there were 10,233 people, 4,027 households, and 2,798 families living in the county.[6] [7] The population density was . There were 5,453 housing units at an average density of .[8] The racial makeup of the county was 49.7% black or African American, 48.7% white, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.1% American Indian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.8% of the population.[6] In terms of ancestry, 10.7% were English, 10.2% were American, 10.2% were German, and 6.0% were Irish.[9]

Of the 4,027 households, 21.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.5% were non-families, and 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.65. The median age was 50.0 years.[6]

The median income for a household in the county was $35,858 and the median income for a family was $43,021. Males had a median income of $32,606 versus $28,067 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,411. About 14.2% of families and 18.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.6% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.[10]

2000 census

At the 2000 census,[11] there were 9,958 people, 3,558 households and 2,604 families living in the county. The population density was 28/mi2. There were 4,459 housing units at an average density of 12/mi2. The racial makeup of the county was 53.88% Black or African American, 44.78% White, 0.07% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. 0.86% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,558 households, out of which 24.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.80% were married couples living together, 17.60% had a female householder with no husband present and 26.80% were non-families. 24.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 19.50% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 28.10% from 45 to 64 and 16.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 113.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $31,577, and the median income for a family was $38,822. Males had a median income of $28,824 versus $21,587 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,770. About 15.10% of families and 17.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.50% of those under age 18 and 11.90% of those age 65 or over.

Government and politics

Like most rural South Carolina counties with a tight Black-white population ratio, the Democratic Party has fared well in McCormick County compared to others across the South, especially with the national party's cultural turn to the left in the 2000s and 2010s. However, in 2016 Donald Trump won the county by one fewer vote than Barack Obama did in 2012, marking the first GOP victory in the area since Richard Nixon in 1972.

Economy

In 2022, the GDP was $278 million (about $27,961 per capita),[12] and the real GDP was $222.8 million (about $22,410 per capita) in chained 2017 dollars.[13]

As of April 2024, some of the largest employers in the county include Food Lion, the United States Department of Defense, and the United States Postal Service.[14]

Industry! style="text-align:right;"
Employment CountsEmployment Percentage (%)Average Annual Wage ($)
Accommodation and Food Services 94 5.5 16,484
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 66 3.9 42,224
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 37 2.2 41,548
Construction 92 5.4 50,336
Finance and Insurance 23 1.3 50,648
Health Care and Social Assistance 351 20.5 34,996
Information 5 0.3 70,304
Manufacturing 113 6.6 42,588
Other Services (except Public Administration) 205 12.0 28,600
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 85 5.0 65,208
Public Administration 380 22.2 47,528
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 23 1.3 94,380
Retail Trade 226 13.2 23,764
Wholesale Trade 13 0.8 34,268
Total 1,713 100.0% 38,862

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Find a County . June 7, 2011 . National Association of Counties . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx . May 31, 2011 .
  2. Web site: South Carolina: Individual County Chronologies. South Carolina Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2009. March 21, 2015. January 3, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170103154824/http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/SC_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm. dead.
  3. Web site: August 23, 2022 . 2020 County Gazetteer Files – South Carolina . September 10, 2023 . United States Census Bureau.
  4. Web site: SCDNR Public Lands . April 1, 2023 . www2.dnr.sc.gov.
  5. Web site: Explore Census Data. December 15, 2021. data.census.gov.
  6. Web site: DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data . March 11, 2016 . . https://archive.today/20200213010644/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US45065 . February 13, 2020 . dead .
  7. Web site: State & County QuickFacts . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110717190517/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/45/45065.html . July 17, 2011 . November 25, 2013 . United States Census Bureau.
  8. Web site: Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County . March 11, 2016 . . https://archive.today/20200213184136/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US45065 . February 13, 2020 . dead .
  9. Web site: DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates . March 11, 2016 . . https://archive.today/20200213020455/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US45065 . February 13, 2020 . dead .
  10. Web site: DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates . March 11, 2016 . . https://archive.today/20200213033208/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US45065 . February 13, 2020 . dead .
  11. Web site: U.S. Census website . . May 14, 2011 .
  12. Web site: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis . 2001-01-01 . Gross Domestic Product: All Industries in McCormick County, SC . 2024-05-04 . FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
  13. Web site: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis . 2001-01-01 . Real Gross Domestic Product: All Industries in McCormick County, SC . 2024-05-04 . FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
  14. April 19, 2024 . McCormick County . Community Profiles . S.C. Department of Employment & Workforce - Business Intelligence Department . Columbia, SC . 04000065.