Privateer, South Carolina facts for kids
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Privateer, South Carolina
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 Privateer, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.23 sq mi (21.33 km2) |
| • Land | 8.17 sq mi (21.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,980 |
| • Density | 242.23/sq mi (93.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 45-58570 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1231693 |
Privateer is a small community in Sumter County, South Carolina, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people.
In 2000, about 2,118 people lived in Privateer. By 2020, the population was 1,980. Privateer is part of the larger Sumter, South Carolina area.
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Where is Privateer Located?
Privateer is found in South Carolina. Its exact location is 33°49′11″N 80°23′36″W / 33.81972°N 80.39333°W.
The area of Privateer is about 8.2 square miles (21.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 8.2 square miles (21.2 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Privateer?
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| 2020 | 1,980 | — | |
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Let's look at the people living in Privateer based on the census from 2000.
- Total Population: There were 2,118 people living there.
- Homes: There were 746 households, which means 746 homes where people lived.
- Families: Out of these, 596 were families.
The population density was about 259 people per square mile (or 100 people per square kilometer). This tells us how many people live in each part of the land.
Different Backgrounds
In 2000, most people in Privateer were White (about 89.94%). About 8.40% were African American. Smaller groups included Native American (0.57%) and Asian (0.38%). Some people were from two or more races (0.42%). About 0.94% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Many homes in Privateer had children under 18 living there (39.9%). Most homes (63.5%) were married couples living together. About 10.9% of homes had a female head of household with no husband present. Some homes (16.1%) had just one person living alone. About 4.2% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average number of people in a household was 2.84. For families, the average size was 3.16 people.
Age Groups
The people in Privateer were spread across different age groups:
- 28.5% were under 18 years old.
- 9.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 30.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 7.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Privateer was 34 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 102.9 males.
Income in Privateer
In 2000, the average income for a household in Privateer was $34,861 per year. For families, the average income was $42,279 per year. Males earned about $30,942 on average, while females earned about $19,315. The average income per person was $14,955.
About 9.1% of families and 10.8% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 13.0% of those under 18 and 12.1% of those 65 or older.
See also
- In Spanish: Privateer para niños
