Bethune Town, South Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 352 residents, 165 households, and 105 families in the town. The population density was 309.4 people per square mile (119.46/kmē), making its South Carolina's 90th least densely populated town. There were 193 housing units at an average density of 169.3 per square mile (65.37/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.13 persons, and the average family size was 2.72 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 17.3% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 29.8% from 45 to 64, and 23.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 83.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males. The median age is 47 years, the median age of male residents at 46.3 and the median age of female residents at 48. The racial makeup of the town was 316 White, 34 Black or African American, American Indian, Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, from two or more races and 1 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $32083, making it the 161st wealthiest town by median household income among the South Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $40972, making it the 138th highest town by median family income in South Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $18879, making it the 88th highest town by per capita income in South Carolina. The median income was $26250, Median income for males is $30909, compared with $20694 for females.
In 2000, 50 pupils and students, of which 15 are male and 35 are female, 14.2% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 0 nursery or pri school, 5 kindergarten, 19 elementary school, 18 high school and 8 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 352 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 352 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 352 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 352 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 349 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 352 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 354 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 358 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 362 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 367 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 370 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 0 | ||
| Kindergarten | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Elementary school | 4 | 15 | 19 |
| High school | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune town, South Carolina | $32083 | $40972 | $18879 |
| Kershaw County, South Carolina | $38804 | $44836 | $18360 |
| South Carolina, United States | $37082 | $44227 | $18795 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |