McCormick County, South Carolina

McCormick County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2018 census estimates, its population was 9,410,[1] making it the second least-populous county in South Carolina. Its county seat is McCormick.[2] The county was formed in 1916 from parts of Edgefield, Abbeville, and Greenwood Counties.[3]

McCormick County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
South Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°54′N 82°18′W
Country United States
State South Carolina
Founded1916
Named forCyrus McCormick
SeatMcCormick
Largest townMcCormick
Area
 • Total394 sq mi (1,020 km2)
 • Land359 sq mi (930 km2)
 • Water35 sq mi (90 km2)  8.8%%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total10,233
 • Estimate 
(2018)
9,410
 • Density26/sq mi (10/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitemccormickcountysc.org

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 394 square miles (1,020 km2), of which 359 square miles (930 km2) is land and 35 square miles (91 km2) (8.8%) is water.[4] 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.

Notable people

Johnny Letman - Musician

Patrick Noble - SC Governor

Adjacent Counties

National protected area

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
192016,444—
193011,471−30.2%
194010,367−9.6%
19509,577−7.6%
19608,629−9.9%
19707,955−7.8%
19807,797−2.0%
19908,86813.7%
20009,95812.3%
201010,2332.8%
Est. 20189,410[5]−8.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[1]

2000 census

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 9,958 people, 3,558 households and 2,604 families living in the county. The population density was 28 people per square mile (11/km²). There were 4,459 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 53.88% Black or African American, 44.78% White, 0.07% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. 0.86% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,558 households out of which 24.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.80% were married couples living together, 17.60% had a female householder with no husband present and 26.80% were non-families. 24.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the county, the population was spread out with 19.50% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 28.10% from 45 to 64 and 16.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 113.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $31,577, and the median income for a family was $38,822. Males had a median income of $28,824 versus $21,587 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,770. About 15.10% of families and 17.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.50% of those under age 18 and 11.90% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 10,233 people, 4,027 households, and 2,798 families living in the county.[11] 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).[12] 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.[11] In terms of ancestry, 10.7% were English, 10.2% were American, 10.2% were German, and 6.0% were Irish.[13]

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.[11]

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.[14]

Communities

Towns

Census-designated places

Politics

Like most rural South Carolina counties with a tight Black-white population ratio, the Democratic Party has fared well in McCormick County compared to others across the South, especially with the national party's cultural turn to the left in the 2000s and 2010s. However, in 2016 Donald Trump won the county by one fewer vote than Barack Obama did in 2012, marking the first GOP victory in the area since Richard Nixon in 1972.

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[15]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 50.8% 2,652 47.5% 2,479 1.6% 85
2012 47.8% 2,467 51.4% 2,653 0.8% 40
2008 46.6% 2,437 52.7% 2,755 0.8% 40
2004 46.8% 2,396 51.7% 2,648 1.5% 78
2000 46.5% 1,704 51.8% 1,896 1.7% 61
1996 35.4% 1,104 59.5% 1,858 5.2% 161
1992 29.5% 899 60.5% 1,846 10.1% 307
1988 40.2% 1,172 59.1% 1,722 0.7% 20
1984 43.5% 1,186 56.0% 1,526 0.5% 14
1980 30.6% 797 68.1% 1,774 1.3% 34
1976 26.4% 640 73.1% 1,774 0.5% 13
1972 60.2% 1,302 39.0% 844 0.7% 16
1968 21.1% 466 44.7% 988 34.2% 757
1964 65.3% 939 34.7% 498
1960 33.8% 347 66.2% 680
1956 11.7% 102 55.8% 485 32.5% 282
1952 48.0% 577 52.0% 624
1948 0.0% 0 4.0% 30 96.0% 713
1944 0.3% 1 86.7% 307 13.0% 46
1940 2.6% 11 97.4% 419
1936 1.2% 8 98.8% 656
1932 0.9% 5 99.1% 530
1928 3.1% 20 96.7% 615 0.2% 1
1924 2.7% 15 94.4% 520 2.9% 16
1920 0.0% 0 100.0% 557
1916 0.0% 0 99.7% 637 0.3% 2
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See also

References
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  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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  8. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
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  12. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
  13. "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
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