Jasper County, South Carolina facts for kids
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Jasper County
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Jasper County Courthouse
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Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  South Carolina |
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| Founded | 1912 | ||
| Named for | William Jasper | ||
| Seat | Ridgeland | ||
| Largest community | Hardeeville | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 701.58 sq mi (1,817.1 km2) | ||
| • Land | 655.16 sq mi (1,696.9 km2) | ||
| • Water | 46.42 sq mi (120.2 km2) 6.62% | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 28,791 | ||
| • Estimate
(2023)
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33,544 | ||
| • Density | 43.94/sq mi (16.97/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||
| Congressional districts | 1st, 6th | ||
Jasper County is the southernmost county in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 28,791. Its county seat is Ridgeland and its largest community is Hardeeville. The county was formed in 1912 from portions of Hampton County and Beaufort County.
Jasper County is included in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located in the Lowcountry region of the state.
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History
The county was founded in 1912 and was named after William Jasper. The county seat is Ridgeland while the largest community is Hardeeville. The county is also in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
For several decades, in contrast to neighboring Beaufort County, Jasper was one of the poorest counties in the state. Recent development from 2000 onwards has given the county new residents, expanded business opportunities, and a wealthier tax base.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 701.58 square miles (1,817.1 km2), of which 655.16 square miles (1,696.9 km2) is land and 46.42 square miles (120.2 km2) (6.62%) is water.
National protected areas
State and local protected areas/sites
- Frampton Plantation House
- Kingfisher Pond Recreation Area
- Old House Plantation
- Tillman Sand Ridge Heritage Preserve/Wildlife Management Area
- Turtle Island Wildlife Management Area
Major water bodies
- Atlantic Ocean (North Atlantic Ocean)
- Intracoastal Waterway
- Little Black River
- Middle River
- Okatee River
- Savannah River
- Tulifiny River
Adjacent counties
- Hampton County – north
- Beaufort County – east
- Chatham County, Georgia – south
- Effingham County, Georgia – west
Major highways
I-95
US 17
US 278
US 278 Conn.
US 321
US 601
SC 3
SC 46
SC 170
SC 315
SC 336
SC 336 Conn.
SC 462
SC 652
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 9,868 | — | |
| 1930 | 9,988 | 1.2% | |
| 1940 | 11,011 | 10.2% | |
| 1950 | 10,995 | −0.1% | |
| 1960 | 12,237 | 11.3% | |
| 1970 | 11,885 | −2.9% | |
| 1980 | 14,504 | 22.0% | |
| 1990 | 15,487 | 6.8% | |
| 2000 | 20,678 | 33.5% | |
| 2010 | 24,777 | 19.8% | |
| 2020 | 28,791 | 16.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 33,544 | 35.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010 2020 |
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2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 8,374 | 9,263 | 13,056 | 40.50% | 37.39% | 45.35% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 10,852 | 11,303 | 9,559 | 52.48% | 45.62% | 33.20% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 64 | 49 | 59 | 0.31% | 0.20% | 0.20% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 89 | 169 | 187 | 0.43% | 0.68% | 0.65% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 9 | 5 | 23 | 0.04% | 0.02% | 0.08% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 13 | 21 | 108 | 0.06% | 0.08% | 0.38% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 87 | 215 | 720 | 0.42% | 0.87% | 2.50% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,190 | 3,752 | 5,079 | 5.75% | 15.14% | 17.64% |
| Total | 20,678 | 24,777 | 28,791 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 census, there were 28,791 people, 10,269 households, and 7,298 families residing in the county.
2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 24,777 people, 8,517 households, and 5,944 families living in the county. The population density was 37.8 inhabitants per square mile (14.6 inhabitants/km2). There were 10,299 housing units at an average density of 15.7 units per square mile (6.1 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 46.0% black or African American, 43.0% white, 0.7% Asian, 0.5% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 8.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 15.1% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 7.1% were Irish, and 2.5% were American.
Of the 8,517 households, 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 18.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.2% were non-families, and 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.23. The median age was 34.6 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,393 and the median income for a family was $45,800. Males had a median income of $31,999 versus $24,859 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,997. About 14.2% of families and 21.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.2% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
In 2022, the GDP was $1.7 billion (about $49,980 per capita), and the real GDP was $1.3 billion (about $39,745 per capita) in chained 2017 dollars.
As of April 2024[update], some of the largest employers in the county include AmeriGas, the city of Hardeeville, Publix, and Walmart.
| Industry | Employment Counts | Employment Percentage (%) | Average Annual Wage ($) |
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| Accommodation and Food Services | 740 | 6.6 | 23,920 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 956 | 8.6 | 45,968 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 111 | 1.0 | 63,336 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 170 | 1.5 | 41,236 |
| Construction | 1,801 | 16.1 | 70,252 |
| Educational Services | 594 | 5.3 | 53,560 |
| Finance and Insurance | 110 | 1.0 | 61,048 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 2,094 | 18.7 | 34,580 |
| Information | 24 | 0.2 | 99,476 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 288 | 2.6 | 58,396 |
| Manufacturing | 295 | 2.6 | 37,336 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 385 | 3.4 | 63,648 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 850 | 7.6 | 59,852 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 173 | 1.5 | 62,244 |
| Public Administration | 1,752 | 15.7 | 49,296 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 174 | 1.6 | 51,480 |
| Retail Trade | 172 | 1.5 | 97,968 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 293 | 2.6 | 70,720 |
| Utilities | 21 | 0.2 | 83,916 |
| Wholesale Trade | 173 | 1.5 | 70,344 |
| Total | 11,176 | 100.0% | 51,570 |
Communities
City
- Hardeeville (largest community)
Town
- Ridgeland (county seat)
Unincorporated communities
- Coosawhatchie
- Gillisonville
- Grahamville
- Grays
- Levy
- Limehouse
- Okatie
- Old House
- Pineland
- Pocotaligo
- Point South
- Robertville
- Switzerland
- Tarboro
- Tillman
- Wagon Branch
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Jasper (Carolina del Sur) para niños
