Ehrhardt Town, South Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 614 people in the town, organized into 253 households, and 154 families living in the town. The population density was 193.1 people per square mile (74.56/kmē), it is the 60th least populated town in terms of population density. There were 317 housing units at an average density of 99.7 per square mile (38.49/kmē). The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.15. In the town the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 76.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.5 males. The median age is 44 years, The median age of males was 40.8 years, for females the median age was 46.5 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 40.07% White, 56.84% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.14% from two or more races and 1.95% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $22813, making it the 51st poorest town by median household income among the South Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $41250, it is the 135th wealthiest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $15874, it is the 184th wealthiest town in terms of per capita income. The median income of town was $18750, Males have a median income of $26161 versus $15000 for females.
In 2000, 153 pupils and students, of which 51.63% are male and 48.37% are female, 24.92% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 2.61% nursery or pri school, 5.88% kindergarten, 47.06% elementary school, 37.91% high school and 6.54% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 614 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 614 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 611 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 600 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 592 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 579 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 573 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 569 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 565 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 558 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 552 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 4 | 4 | |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Elementary school | 27 | 45 | 72 |
| High school | 39 | 19 | 58 |
| College or graduate school | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ehrhardt town, South Carolina | $22813 | $41250 | $15874 |
| Bamberg County, South Carolina | $24007 | $29360 | $12584 |
| South Carolina, United States | $37082 | $44227 | $18795 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |