Edisto Island, South Carolina
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Edisto Island is one of South Carolina's Sea Islands
, the larger part of which lies in Charleston County, with its southern tip in Colleton County. The Charleston County part is a census-designated place
. The population was 2,301 at the 2000 census. The town of Edisto Beach is located in Colleton County.
, the CDP has a total area of 67.8 square miles (175.6 km²), of which, 67.6 square miles (175.1 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of it (0.91%) is water.
Edisto Island is located about one hour south of Charleston, South Carolina. Edisto Island is home to Edisto Beach, and Wyndham Timeshare resorts.
The only grocery store on the island is a Piggly Wiggly
, though there are many restaurants and other venues.
of 2000, there were 2,301 people, 1,030 households, and 685 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was about 34 people per square mile. There were 1,193 housing units at an average density of 34ppl/sq mi (84.4/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 59.6% White, 39.1% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.6% from other races
, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.
There were 1,030 households out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples
living together, 21.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.16.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $25,962, and the median income for a family was $31,000. Males had a median income of $24,609 versus $19,131 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $17,500. About 18.2% of families and 20.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.3% of those under age 18 and 34.5% of those age 65 or over.
Sea Islands
The Sea Islands are a chain of tidal and barrier islands on the Atlantic Ocean coast of the United States. They number over 100, and are located between the mouths of the Santee and St. Johns Rivers along the coast of the U.S...
, the larger part of which lies in Charleston County, with its southern tip in Colleton County. The Charleston County part is a census-designated place
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
. The population was 2,301 at the 2000 census. The town of Edisto Beach is located in Colleton County.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 67.8 square miles (175.6 km²), of which, 67.6 square miles (175.1 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of it (0.91%) is water.
Edisto Island is located about one hour south of Charleston, South Carolina. Edisto Island is home to Edisto Beach, and Wyndham Timeshare resorts.
The only grocery store on the island is a Piggly Wiggly
Piggly Wiggly
Piggly Wiggly is a supermarket chain operating in the Midwestern and Southern regions of the United States, run by Piggly Wiggly, LLC, an affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers. The current company headquarters is in Keene, New Hampshire....
, though there are many restaurants and other venues.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 2,301 people, 1,030 households, and 685 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was about 34 people per square mile. There were 1,193 housing units at an average density of 34ppl/sq mi (84.4/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 59.6% White, 39.1% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.6% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.
There were 1,030 households out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 21.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.16.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $25,962, and the median income for a family was $31,000. Males had a median income of $24,609 versus $19,131 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $17,500. About 18.2% of families and 20.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.3% of those under age 18 and 34.5% of those age 65 or over.
Notable residents
- Birthplace of legendary bass player James JamersonJames JamersonJames Lee Jamerson was an American bass player. He was the uncredited bassist on most of Motown Records' hits in the 1960s and early 1970s , and he is now regarded as one of the most influential bass players in modern music history...
who was a member of the Funk Brothers that played on the Motown hits in the 1960s. - The Maybank family owns the largest private plantation on the island.
- Captain Ron Elliott - Notable local fisherman and retired commercial crabber of 30 years. Captain Ron has been featured in many books and television programs about the Lowcountry.