McCormick County, South Carolina facts for kids
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McCormick County
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McCormick County Courthouse
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| Motto(s):
"The Natural Place Of Life"
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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 | 1916 | |
| Named for | Cyrus McCormick | |
| Seat | McCormick | |
| Largest community | McCormick | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 393.61 sq mi (1,019.4 km2) | |
| • Land | 358.87 sq mi (929.5 km2) | |
| • Water | 34.74 sq mi (90.0 km2) 8.83% | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 9,526 | |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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9,941 | |
| • Density | 26.54/sq mi (10.25/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| Congressional district | 3rd | |
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. The county was formed in 1916 from parts of Edgefield, Abbeville, and Greenwood counties.
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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 393.61 square miles (1,019.4 km2), of which 358.87 square miles (929.5 km2) is land and 34.74 square miles (90.0 km2) (8.83%) is water. 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.
National protected area
- Sumter National Forest (part)
State and local protected areas/sites
- Baker Creek State Park
- Eden Hall
- Hamilton Branch State Recreation Area
- Hickory Knob State Resort Park
- James L. Mason Wildlife Management Area
- Leroys Ferry Recreation Area
- Long Cane Creek Picnic Area
- Parksville Recreation Area
- Price's Mill
- Savannah Lakes Beach
- Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve/Wildlife Management Area (part)
- Sumter National Forest - Long Cane Ranger District
Major water bodies
- J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
- Savannah River
- Steven Creek
Adjacent counties
- Greenwood County – northeast
- Edgefield County – east
- Columbia County, Georgia – south
- Lincoln County, Georgia – west
- Elbert County, Georgia – northwest
- Abbeville County – northwest
Major highways
US 221
US 378
SC 10
SC 23
SC 28
SC 81
SC 283
SC 823
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 16,444 | — | |
| 1930 | 11,471 | −30.2% | |
| 1940 | 10,367 | −9.6% | |
| 1950 | 9,577 | −7.6% | |
| 1960 | 8,629 | −9.9% | |
| 1970 | 7,955 | −7.8% | |
| 1980 | 7,797 | −2.0% | |
| 1990 | 8,868 | 13.7% | |
| 2000 | 9,958 | 12.3% | |
| 2010 | 10,233 | 2.8% | |
| 2020 | 9,526 | −6.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 9,941 | −2.9% | |
| 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) | 4,426 | 4,941 | 5,155 | 44.45% | 48.28% | 54.12% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 5,349 | 5,069 | 3,916 | 53.72% | 49.54% | 41.11% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 7 | 9 | 27 | 0.07% | 0.09% | 0.28% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 29 | 34 | 36 | 0.29% | 0.33% | 0.38% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 5 | 12 | 32 | 0.05% | 0.12% | 0.34% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 53 | 84 | 235 | 0.53% | 0.82% | 2.47% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 86 | 81 | 123 | 0.86% | 0.79% | 1.29% |
| Total | 9,958 | 10,233 | 9,526 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
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. The population density was 28.5 inhabitants per square mile (11.0/km2). There were 5,453 housing units at an average density of 15.2 per square mile (5.9/km2). 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. In terms of ancestry, 10.7% were English, 10.2% were American, 10.2% were German, and 6.0% were Irish.
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.
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.
Economy
In 2022, the GDP was $278 million (about $27,961 per capita), and the real GDP was $222.8 million (about $22,410 per capita) in chained 2017 dollars.
As of April 2024, some of the largest employers in the county include Food Lion, the United States Department of Defense, and the United States Postal Service.
| Industry | Employment Counts | Employment Percentage (%) | Average Annual Wage ($) |
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| 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 |
Communities
Towns
- McCormick (county seat and largest community)
- Parksville
- Plum Branch
Census-designated places
Notable people
- Johnny Letman, musician
- Patrick Noble, governor of South Carolina (1838–1840)
See also
In Spanish: Condado de McCormick para niños
