Chesterfield County, South Carolina
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Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 42,768 people, 16,557 households, and 11,705 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 54 people per square mile (21/km²). There were 18,818 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 64.34% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 33.22% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.34% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.30% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.04% from other races
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, and 0.75% from two or more races. 2.27% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 16,557 households out of which 33.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.60% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 16.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.30% were non-families. 25.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the county, the population was spread out with 26.60% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 29.00% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 12.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,483, and the median income for a family was $36,200. Males had a median income of $30,205 versus $20,955 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $14,233. About 16.70% of families and 20.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.70% of those under age 18 and 24.20% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
Chesterfield County is entirely located in South Carolina's and, as of the 2010 House electionsUnited States House of Representatives elections, 2010
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, is represented by Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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Mick Mulvaney
Mick Mulvaney
John Michael "Mick" Mulvaney is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party. He is formerly a member of the South Carolina Senate representing District 16...
, who comes from neighboring Lancaster County. The district was one of the seats that the Democrats
Democratic Party (United States)
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lost to the Republicans during the election; before the 2010 election, congressman John M. Spratt had represented the district since 1983 but was defeated 55% to 45% in 2010.
| Year | Democrat Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... |
Republican Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S... |
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| 2008 | 48% 7,842 | 51% 8,325 |
| 2004 | 48% 6,642 | 52% 7,176 |
Education
The county's youth are provided with an education through the Chesterfield County School DistrictChesterfield County School District
The Chesterfield County School District is a school district that governs public schools in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Since 1968, Chesterfield County has operated a single school district which now consists of two primary schools, seven elementary/intermediate schools, three middle...
. The South Point Christian School is a private school located in Pageland
Pageland, South Carolina
Pageland is a town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 2,521 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Pageland is located at ....
and offers Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Northeastern Technical College
Northeastern Technical College
Northeaster Technical College is a two-year community college in Cheraw, South Carolina with branches in Pageland, Dillon and Bennettsville The college primarily serves Chesterfield, Marlboro and Dillon counties in South Carolina....
has branches in Pageland and Cheraw
Cheraw, South Carolina
Cheraw is a town on the Pee Dee River in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 5,524 at the 2000 census and center of an urban cluster with a total population of 9,069. It has been nicknamed "The Prettiest Town in Dixie." The harbor tub USS Cheraw was named in the...
.
High Schools
- Central High School, Pageland
- Cheraw High School, Cheraw
- Chesterfield High SchoolChesterfield High School (South Carolina)Chesterfield High School is a public high school in Chesterfield, South Carolina serving students from ninth through twelfth grades for the towns of Chesterfield and Ruby...
, Chesterfield - McBee High SchoolMcBee High SchoolMcBee High School is a public secondary school serving grades 7 through 12 in McBee, South Carolina. The school is located on McBee's West side, near the intersection of Highway 151 and 1...
, McBee, South CarolinaMcBee, South CarolinaMcBee is a town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 867 at the 2010 census. McBee is located at 34°28'7.14"N 80°15'22.02"W, approximately 36 miles to Florence and approximately 62 miles to Columbia.-About Bunch McBee:...
Middle Schools
- Chesterfield/Ruby Middle School, Chesterfield/Ruby
- Long Middle School, Cheraw
- New Heights Middle School, Jefferson
Elementary Schools
- Cheraw Intermediate School, Cheraw
- Edwards Elementary School, Chesterfield
- Jefferson Elementary School, Jefferson
- McBee Elementary School, McBee, South CarolinaMcBee, South CarolinaMcBee is a town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 867 at the 2010 census. McBee is located at 34°28'7.14"N 80°15'22.02"W, approximately 36 miles to Florence and approximately 62 miles to Columbia.-About Bunch McBee:...
- Pageland Elementary School, Pageland
- Plainview Elementary School, Plainview
- Ruby Elementary School, Ruby
Recreation
Chesterfield County features many different types of recreation. Although each town varies in its offerings, facilities such as baseball and softball fields, walking tracks, parks, and other outdoor areas are common throughout the area. Golf is extremely popular and many local courses are frequented by visitors from throughout the region. There is a lot of hunting and fishing in the swamps of the Black Creek and Lake Robinson.Towns
- CherawCheraw, South CarolinaCheraw is a town on the Pee Dee River in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 5,524 at the 2000 census and center of an urban cluster with a total population of 9,069. It has been nicknamed "The Prettiest Town in Dixie." The harbor tub USS Cheraw was named in the...
- ChesterfieldChesterfield, South CarolinaChesterfield is a town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 1472 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Chesterfield County...
- JeffersonJefferson, South CarolinaJefferson is a town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 704 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Jefferson is located at ....
- McBeeMcBee, South CarolinaMcBee is a town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 867 at the 2010 census. McBee is located at 34°28'7.14"N 80°15'22.02"W, approximately 36 miles to Florence and approximately 62 miles to Columbia.-About Bunch McBee:...
- Mount CroghanMount Croghan, South CarolinaMount Croghan is a town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 155 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Mount Croghan is located at ....
- PagelandPageland, South CarolinaPageland is a town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 2,521 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Pageland is located at ....
- PatrickPatrick, South CarolinaPatrick is a town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 354 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Patrick is located at ....
- RubyRuby, South CarolinaRuby is a town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 348 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ruby is located at ....
Other community
- Middendorf
- MindenMinden, South CarolinaMinden is a ghost town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States. It possessed a post office from 1891 to 1908.-References:...
- Cash
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Chesterfield County, South CarolinaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Chesterfield County, South CarolinaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States...
- USS Chesterfield County (LST-551)USS Chesterfield County (LST-551)USS Chesterfield County , originally USS LST-551, was an built for the United States Navy during World War II and in commission from 1944 to 1955 and again in the late 1960s. Named after Chesterfield County, South Carolina, and Chesterfield County, Virginia, she has been the only U.S...