Williamsburg County, South Carolina facts for kids
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Williamsburg County
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Williamsburg County Courthouse
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Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
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Country | United States |
State | South Carolina |
Founded | 1804 |
Named for | William of Orange |
Seat | Kingstree |
Largest city | Kingstree |
Area | |
• Total | 937 sq mi (2,430 km2) |
• Land | 934 sq mi (2,420 km2) |
• Water | 2.9 sq mi (8 km2) 0.3%% |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 31,026 |
• Density | 33.112/sq mi (12.785/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 6th |
Williamsburg County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census its population was 31,026. The county seat and largest city is Kingstree. After a previous incarnation of Williamsburg County, the current county was created in 1804.
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History
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 937 square miles (2,430 km2), of which 934 square miles (2,420 km2) is land and 2.9 square miles (7.5 km2) (0.3%) is water.
Adjacent Counties
- Florence County - north
- Marion County - northeast
- Georgetown County - east
- Berkeley County - south
- Clarendon County - west
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1810 | 6,871 | — | |
1820 | 8,716 | 26.9% | |
1830 | 9,018 | 3.5% | |
1840 | 10,327 | 14.5% | |
1850 | 12,447 | 20.5% | |
1860 | 15,489 | 24.4% | |
1870 | 15,489 | 0.0% | |
1880 | 24,110 | 55.7% | |
1890 | 27,777 | 15.2% | |
1900 | 31,685 | 14.1% | |
1910 | 37,626 | 18.8% | |
1920 | 38,539 | 2.4% | |
1930 | 34,914 | −9.4% | |
1940 | 41,011 | 17.5% | |
1950 | 43,807 | 6.8% | |
1960 | 40,932 | −6.6% | |
1970 | 34,243 | −16.3% | |
1980 | 38,226 | 11.6% | |
1990 | 36,815 | −3.7% | |
2000 | 37,217 | 1.1% | |
2010 | 34,423 | −7.5% | |
2020 | 31,026 | −9.9% | |
U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2013 2020 |
2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 34,423 people, 13,007 households, and 8,854 families living in the county. The population density was 36.8 inhabitants per square mile (14.2/km2). There were 15,359 housing units at an average density of 16.4 per square mile (6.3/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 65.8% black or African American, 31.8% white, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 1.0% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.0% of the population. In terms of ancestry, and 4.6% were American.
Of the 13,007 households, 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 23.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.9% were non-families, and 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.13. The median age was 40.2 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $24,191 and the median income for a family was $33,705. Males had a median income of $37,678 versus $22,303 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,513. About 26.5% of families and 32.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 45.6% of those under age 18 and 27.5% of those age 65 or over.
2020 census
Race | Num. | Perc. |
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White | 9,986 | 32.19% |
Black or African American | 19,579 | 63.11% |
Native American | 85 | 0.27% |
Asian | 147 | 0.47% |
Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
Other/Mixed | 609 | 1.96% |
Hispanic or Latino | 619 | 2.0% |
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 31,026 people, 12,686 households, and 8,066 families residing in the county.
Communities
City
- Kingstree (county seat)
Towns
- Andrews (mostly in Georgetown County)
- Greeleyville
- Hemingway
- Lane
- Stuckey
Unincorporated communities
- Cades
- Gourdin
- Hebron
- Indiantown
- Nesmith
- Outland
- Rhems
- Salters
- Trio
- Piney Forest
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Williamsburg (Carolina del Sur) para niños