Mccormick County, South Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 9958 people, 3558 households, and 2604 families residing in the county. The population density was 27.7 people per square mile (10.7/kmē), it is the second least populated county in terms of population density. There were 4459 housing units at an average density of 12.4 per square mile (4.79/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.39 persons, and the average family size was 2.82 persons. In the county the population was spread out, with 19.5% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 87.9 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 86.4 females. As of July 2008, the estimated population was 10093, The racial makeup of the county was 51.96% White, 46.96% Black or African American, 0.08% American Indian, 0.32% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, and 0.65% from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $31577, making its South Carolina's 29th highest county by median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $38822, making it the 28th wealthiest county by median family income among the South Carolina. The per capita income for the county was $14770, making its South Carolina's 13th lowest county by per capita income.
In 2000, 2139 pupils and students, of which 1121 are male and 1018 are female, 21.48% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 147 nursery or pri school, 96 kindergarten, 941 elementary school, 700 high school and 255 College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clarks Hill Cdp | McCormick County | 3.2 | 3.2 | 0 | 376 | 117.5 | 10305 | 28269 |
| 2 | Mccormick Town | McCormick County | 3.76 | 3.76 | 0 | 1489 | 396.4 | 14338 | 19688 |
| 3 | Modoc Cdp | McCormick County | 7.16 | 4.08 | 3.08 | 256 | 62.7 | 21666 | 42031 |
| 4 | Mount Carmel Cdp | McCormick County | 9.2 | 9.2 | 0 | 237 | 25.8 | 9777 | 19531 |
| 5 | Parksville Town | McCormick County | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0 | 120 | 182.6 | 20607 | 38958 |
| 6 | Plum Branch Town | McCormick County | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0 | 98 | 264.5 | 16358 | 24583 |
| 7 | Willington Cdp | McCormick County | 6.01 | 5.97 | 0.04 | 177 | 29.6 | 14057 | 31429 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 9958 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 9958 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 9985 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 10116 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 10134 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 10160 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 9957 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 10003 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 10094 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 10073 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 10093 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 70 | 77 | 147 |
| Kindergarten | 50 | 46 | 96 |
| Elementary school | 482 | 459 | 941 |
| High school | 414 | 286 | 700 |
| College or graduate school | 105 | 150 | 255 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCormick County, South Carolina | $31577 | $38822 | $14770 |
| South Carolina, United States | $37082 | $44227 | $18795 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |