Central Town, South Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 3522 residents, 1560 households, and 618 families in the town. The population density was 1463.4 people per square mile (565.02/kmē), making it the 55th most densely populated town in South Carolina. There were 1832 housing units at an average density of 760.2 per square mile (293.51/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.19 persons, and the average family size was 2.91 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 15.1% under the age of 18, 37.4% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 12.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 86 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 86.6 females. The median age of the town's population was 24.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Central Town was 23.7 and 26.1 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 79.7% White, 15.25% Black or African American, 0.03% American Indian, 1.79% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.11% from two or more races and 2.13% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $23869, it is the 60th poorest town in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $39524, it is the 160th wealthiest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $14394, it is the 239th wealthiest town in terms of per capita income. The median income was $12472, Males have a median income of $13352 versus $11713 for females.
In 2000, 1707 pupils and students, of which 58.58% are male and 41.42% are female, 48.47% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 1.87% nursery or pri school, 1.99% kindergarten, 12.6% elementary school, 7.21% high school and 76.33% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3522 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3688 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3691 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3678 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3674 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3662 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3763 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4090 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4090 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4085 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4104 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 18 | 14 | 32 |
| Kindergarten | 14 | 20 | 34 |
| Elementary school | 119 | 96 | 215 |
| High school | 57 | 66 | 123 |
| College or graduate school | 792 | 511 | 1303 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central town, South Carolina | $23869 | $39524 | $14394 |
| Pickens County, South Carolina | $36214 | $44507 | $17434 |
| South Carolina, United States | $37082 | $44227 | $18795 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |