Meggett Town, South Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 1230 people, 484 households, and 377 families residing in the town. The population density was 84.4 people per square mile (32.59/kmē), making its South Carolina's 21st least densely populated town. There were 540 housing units at an average density of 37.1 per square mile (14.32/kmē). The average household size was 2.54 persons, and the average family size was 2.9 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 33.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.8 males. The median age was 43.8 years, the median age of male residents at 43.3 and the median age of female residents at 44.3. The racial makeup of the town was 78.78% White, 20.24% Black or African American, 0.41% American Indian, 0.08% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.49% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $45809, it is the 44th highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $51667, it is 54th wealthiest town by median family income in South Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $22906, making it the 37th highest town by per capita income in South Carolina. The median income is $23698, The median income for males was $30000, compared to $17470 for females.
In 2000, 302 pupils and students, of which 155 are male and 147 are female, 24.55% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 21 nursery or pri school, 5 kindergarten, 156 elementary school, 83 high school and 37 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1230 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1337 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1336 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1331 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1344 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1356 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1366 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1368 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1357 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1353 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1363 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 18 | 3 | 21 |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 5 | |
| Elementary school | 85 | 71 | 156 |
| High school | 34 | 49 | 83 |
| College or graduate school | 13 | 24 | 37 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meggett town, South Carolina | $45809 | $51667 | $22906 |
| Charleston County, South Carolina | $37810 | $47139 | $21393 |
| South Carolina, United States | $37082 | $44227 | $18795 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |