St. Stephen Town, South Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 1776 people, 640 households, and 453 families residing in the town. The population density was 722.9 people per square mile (279.11/kmē), making its South Carolina's 171st most densely populated town. There were 708 housing units at an average density of 287.8 per square mile (111.12/kmē). The average household size was 2.65 persons, and the average family size was 3.19 persons. In the town the population is diverse age-wise, with 32.8% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 80.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 68.2 males. The median age of the town's population was 32.1 years, the median age of male residents at 28.2 and the median age of female residents at 35. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 39.92% White, 58.22% Black or African American, 0.17% American Indian, 0.11% Asian, 0.06% Native Hawaiian, 0.62% from two or more races and 0.9% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $20804, it would be the 22nd lowest town by median household income in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $25750, it is 21st poorest town by median family income in South Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $11258, it would be the 32nd lowest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The median income is $16673, Males have a median income of $23056 versus $14309 for females.
In 2000, 595 pupils and students, of which 48.57% are male and 51.43% are female, 33.5% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.56% nursery or pri school, 5.04% kindergarten, 52.1% elementary school, 27.9% high school and 7.39% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1776 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1774 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1776 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1777 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1784 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1782 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1781 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1768 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1754 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1761 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1778 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 19 | 26 | 45 |
| Kindergarten | 25 | 5 | 30 |
| Elementary school | 148 | 162 | 310 |
| High school | 85 | 81 | 166 |
| College or graduate school | 12 | 32 | 44 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Stephen town, South Carolina | $20804 | $25750 | $11258 |
| Berkeley County, South Carolina | $39908 | $44242 | $16879 |
| South Carolina, United States | $37082 | $44227 | $18795 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |