Willington, South Carolina facts for kids
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Willington, South Carolina
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Location in McCormick County and the state of South Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | McCormick |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.00 sq mi (15.53 km2) |
| • Land | 5.96 sq mi (15.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 81 |
| • Density | 13.60/sq mi (5.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29835
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| Area code(s) | 864 |
| FIPS code | 45-77920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1230504 |
Willington is a small community in McCormick County, South Carolina, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population statistics, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 81 people lived in Willington.
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History of Willington
Willington has some interesting historical buildings. Two of these, the Calhoun-Gibert House and the Guillebeau House, are very important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their historical value and are protected.
Geography of Willington
Willington is located in South Carolina. The community covers a total area of about 6 square miles (15.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.11 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Willington?
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| 2020 | 81 | — | |
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Let's look at the people who live in Willington. In the year 2000, there were 177 people living here. By 2010, the population was 142 people. The most recent count in 2020 showed 81 residents.
Population Details from 2000
In 2000, there were 68 households in Willington. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 43 were families.
- About 25% of the households had children under 18 living with them.
- Many households (41.2%) were married couples living together.
- Some households (22.1%) had a female head of the house with no husband present.
- About 33.8% of all households were individuals living alone.
- Around 14.7% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household had about 2.6 people. The average family had about 3.4 people.
Age Groups in Willington
The people in Willington were spread across different age groups in 2000:
- 25.4% were under 18 years old.
- 10.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 25.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 14.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Willington was 38 years.
Income and Diversity
In 2000, the average income for a household in Willington was $31,429. For families, the average income was $33,750. The average income per person was $14,057.
The community was also diverse. In 2000, about 82.49% of the people were African American. About 15.25% were White, and 2.26% were Asian. By 2010, the population was about 85.92% Black or African American and 14.08% White.
See also
In Spanish: Willington (Carolina del Sur) para niños
