Hemingway Town, South Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 573 people, 259 households, and 182 families residing in the town. The population density was 653.2 people per square mile (252.2/kmē), it is 189th most densely populated town in South Carolina. There were 278 housing units at an average density of 315.9 per square mile (121.97/kmē). The average household size was 2.21 people, and the average family size was 2.71 people. The population's age distribution was 22.3% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 82.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.2 males. The median age of the town's population was 45.3 years, the median age of male residents at 42.6 and the median age of female residents at 47.3. The racial makeup of the town was 80.8% White, 18.5% Black or African American, 0.35% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.17% from two or more races and 0.17% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $28250, it is South Carolina's 226th wealthiest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $50179, it is 62nd wealthiest town by median family income in South Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $17888, it is the 112th highest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The median income of town was $20872, Median income for males is $22321, compared with $18875 for females.
In 2000, 134 pupils and students, of which 39.55% are male and 60.45% are female, 23.39% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.72% nursery or pri school, 4.48% kindergarten, 44.78% elementary school, 13.43% high school and 30.6% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 573 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 573 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 570 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 557 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 545 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 531 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 522 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 516 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 509 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 505 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 500 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Elementary school | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| High school | 14 | 4 | 18 |
| College or graduate school | 10 | 31 | 41 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemingway town, South Carolina | $28250 | $50179 | $17888 |
| Williamsburg County, South Carolina | $24214 | $30379 | $12794 |
| South Carolina, United States | $37082 | $44227 | $18795 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |