Millwood, South Carolina facts for kids
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Millwood, South Carolina
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Location of Millwood, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
| • Land | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 885 |
| • Density | 1,111.9/sq mi (429.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 45-46735 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1244606 |
Millwood is a small community located in Sumter County, South Carolina, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area defined by the government just for counting people. According to the 2000 census, 885 people lived in Millwood. It is part of the larger Sumter metropolitan area.
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Geography of Millwood
Millwood is found at specific coordinates: 33.912144 degrees North and -80.387344 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Area and Water
The community covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (which is about 2.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (3.61%), is water.
People of Millwood
This section shares details about the people who lived in Millwood based on the census taken in 2000.
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 885 people living in Millwood. These people lived in 329 homes, and 274 of these homes were families. The population density was about 1,112 people for every square mile. There were 341 housing units in total.
Different Backgrounds
The people in Millwood came from various backgrounds:
- About 76% were White.
- Around 21.5% were African American.
- A small number were Native American (0.45%) or Asian (0.68%).
- Some people (0.90%) identified with two or more races.
- About 0.79% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
Household Life
Many homes in Millwood had children under 18 living there (35%). Most homes (66.6%) were married couples living together. About 12.2% of homes had a female head of household with no husband present. Some homes (14.3%) were made up of individuals living alone. About 6.1% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves. The average number of people in a home was 2.67, and the average family size was 2.91.
Age Groups
The population in Millwood was spread across different age groups:
- 26% were under 18 years old.
- 6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 22.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 30.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 14.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Millwood was 40 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 96 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Millwood was $51,250. For families, the average income was $59,375. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in Millwood was $21,426. Very few families (none) and only 1% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included no children under 18 and no one over 64.
