Chapin Town, South Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 628 people in the town, organized into 249 households, and 193 families residing in the town. The population density was 349.6 people per square mile (134.98/kmē), giving it the 103rd least densely populated town among the South Carolina. There were 261 housing units at an average density of 145 per square mile (55.98/kmē). The average household size was 2.52 persons, and the average family size was 2.89 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males. The median age was 35.6 years, The median age of males was 34.3 years, for females the median age was 36.8 years. The racial makeup of the town was 92.04% White, 6.37% Black or African American, 0.16% American Indian, 0.16% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.8% from two or more races and 0.48% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $48750, making it the 32nd highest town by median household income in South Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $58281, it is 29th wealthiest town by median family income in South Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $24124, it is the 27th wealthiest town in terms of per capita income. The median income is $29667, The median income for males was $36111 versus $23462 for females.
In 2000, 169 pupils and students, of which 43.79% are male and 56.21% are female, 26.91% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 10.06% nursery or pri school, 8.28% kindergarten, 45.56% elementary school, 18.93% high school and 17.16% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 628 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 628 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 630 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 636 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 641 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 651 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 660 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 669 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 683 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 694 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 709 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 4 | 13 | 17 |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| Elementary school | 31 | 46 | 77 |
| High school | 17 | 15 | 32 |
| College or graduate school | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapin town, South Carolina | $48750 | $58281 | $24124 |
| Lexington County, South Carolina | $44659 | $52637 | $21063 |
| South Carolina, United States | $37082 | $44227 | $18795 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |