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Jasper County, South Carolina

Coordinates: 32°26′N 81°01′W / 32.44°N 81.02°W / 32.44; -81.02
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Jasper County
County
Jasper County Courthouse
Jasper County Courthouse
Official seal of Jasper County
Seal
Official logo of Jasper County
Logo
Map of South Carolina highlighting Jasper County
Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
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South Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°26′N 81°01′W / 32.44°N 81.02°W / 32.44; -81.02
Country United States
State South Carolina
Founded1912
Named forWilliam Jasper
SeatRidgeland
Largest cityHardeeville
Area
 • Total699 sq mi (1,810 km2)
 • Land655 sq mi (1,700 km2)
 • Water44 sq mi (110 km2)  6.3%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2021)
30,324
 • Density46.3/sq mi (17.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts1st, 6th
Websitewww.jaspercountysc.org

Jasper County is the southernmost county in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 28,791.[1] Its county seat is Ridgeland and its largest city is Hardeeville.[2] The county was formed in 1912 from portions of Hampton County and Beaufort County.

Jasper County is included in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located in the Lowcountry region of the state. For several decades, in contrast to neighboring Beaufort County, Jasper was one of the poorest counties in the state. Recent development from 2000 onwards has given the county new residents, expanded business opportunities, and a wealthier tax base.

History

The county was founded in 1912 and was named after William Jasper. The county seat is Ridgeland while the largest city is Hardeeville, the county is also in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort Metropolitan Area.

Geography

Map
Interactive map of Jasper County

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 699 square miles (1,810 km2), of which 655 square miles (1,700 km2) is land and 44 square miles (110 km2) (6.3%) is water.[3]

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Major highways

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19209,868—
19309,9881.2%
194011,01110.2%
195010,995−0.1%
196012,23711.3%
197011,885−2.9%
198014,50422.0%
199015,4876.8%
200020,67833.5%
201024,77719.8%
202028,79116.2%
2021 (est.)30,324[4]5.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7]
1990-2000[8] 2010-2013[9]
2020[4]

2020 census

Jasper County racial composition[10]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 13,056 45.35%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 9,559 33.2%
Native American 59 0.2%
Asian 187 0.65%
Pacific Islander 23 0.08%
Other/Mixed 828 2.88%
Hispanic or Latino 5,079 17.64%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 28,791 people, 10,269 households, and 7,298 families residing in the county.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 24,777 people, 8,517 households, and 5,944 families living in the county.[11][9] The population density was 37.8 inhabitants per square mile (14.6/km2). There were 10,299 housing units at an average density of 15.7 per square mile (6.1/km2).[12] The racial makeup of the county was 46.0% black or African American, 43.0% white, 0.7% Asian, 0.5% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 8.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 15.1% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 7.1% were Irish, and 2.5% were American.[13]

Of the 8,517 households, 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 18.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.2% were non-families, and 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.23. The median age was 34.6 years.[11]

The median income for a household in the county was $37,393 and the median income for a family was $45,800. Males had a median income of $31,999 versus $24,859 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,997. About 14.2% of families and 21.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.2% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.[14]

2000 census

As of the census[15] of 2000, there were 20,678 people, 7,042 households, and 5,091 families living in the county. The population density was 32 people per square mile (12/km2). There were 7,928 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile (5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 52.69% Black or African American, 42.39% White, 0.37% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 3.39% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. 5.75% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 7,042 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 18.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.3 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,727, and the median income for a family was $36,793. Males had a median income of $29,407 versus $21,055 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,161. About 15.4% of families and 20.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.3% of those under age 18 and 21.4% of those age 65 or over.

Law and government

Jasper County is governed by a five-member partisan county council, who are elected in staggered four year terms. The council appoints a county administrator who is tasked with running the day-to-day operations of the county, with the exception of the Sheriff's Office.

Mary Gordon Ellis, the first woman elected to the South Carolina legislature, represented Jasper County in the state senate for one term, from 1928 to 1932, after having served as state superintendent of schools.[16]

Politics

United States presidential election results for Jasper County, South Carolina[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 7,078 49.17% 7,185 49.92% 131 0.91%
2016 5,187 45.39% 5,956 52.12% 284 2.49%
2012 4,169 41.60% 5,757 57.45% 95 0.95%
2008 3,365 38.01% 5,389 60.87% 100 1.13%
2004 2,933 42.84% 3,840 56.09% 73 1.07%
2000 2,414 37.32% 3,646 56.36% 409 6.32%
1996 2,024 31.29% 4,053 62.66% 391 6.05%
1992 1,725 29.93% 3,453 59.92% 585 10.15%
1988 2,004 40.66% 2,894 58.71% 31 0.63%
1984 3,102 45.09% 3,753 54.56% 24 0.35%
1980 1,617 32.54% 3,312 66.65% 40 0.80%
1976 1,221 29.49% 2,903 70.12% 16 0.39%
1972 1,650 57.21% 1,203 41.71% 31 1.07%
1968 633 20.31% 1,402 44.99% 1,081 34.69%
1964 1,593 61.39% 1,002 38.61% 0 0.00%
1960 779 51.93% 721 48.07% 0 0.00%
1956 403 31.71% 210 16.52% 658 51.77%
1952 800 55.71% 636 44.29% 0 0.00%
1948 31 3.49% 141 15.90% 715 80.61%
1944 18 3.96% 230 50.66% 206 45.37%
1940 41 8.93% 418 91.07% 0 0.00%
1936 4 0.88% 452 99.12% 0 0.00%
1932 11 2.68% 399 97.32% 0 0.00%
1928 5 4.67% 102 95.33% 0 0.00%
1924 0 0.00% 89 69.53% 39 30.47%
1920 0 0.00% 219 100.00% 0 0.00%
1916 0 0.00% 243 100.00% 0 0.00%
1912 0 0.00% 198 100.00% 0 0.00%

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Unincorporated communities

See also

References

  1. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Jasper County, South Carolina". www.census.gov. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Jasper County, South Carolina". www.census.gov. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  5. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
  6. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
  7. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
  8. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
  9. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  10. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  11. ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  12. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  13. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  14. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  15. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  16. ^ "Women Wielding Power-South Carolina". nwhm.org. Archived from the original on September 6, 2015. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
  17. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 13, 2018.

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