Seabrook Island, South Carolina
| Seabrook Island, South Carolina | |
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| — Town — | |
 in South Carolinia. |
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| Coordinates: 32°34′56″N 80°9′48″W / 32.58222°N 80.16333°WCoordinates: 32°34′56″N 80°9′48″W / 32.58222°N 80.16333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Charleston |
| Government | |
| • Mayor Pro-Tem | Terry Ahearn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.1 sq mi (18.4 km2) |
| • Land | 6.1 sq mi (15.8 km2) |
| • Water | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 1,250 |
| • Density | 206/sq mi (79.5/km2) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 29455 |
| Area code(s) | 843 |
| FIPS code | 45-64712[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1253570[2] |
| Website | www.townofseabrookisland.org www.discoverseabrook.com |
Seabrook Island is a town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 1,250 at the 2000 census.
As defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, and used by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes only, Seabrook Island is included within the Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville metropolitan area.
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Geography [edit]
Seabrook Island is located at 32°34′56″N 80°9′48″W / 32.58222°N 80.16333°W (32.582173, -80.163332)[3].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7.1 square miles (18.4 km²), of which, 6.1 square miles (15.7 km²) of it is land and 1.0 square miles (2.6 km²) of it (14.39%) is water.
History [edit]
Seabrook has a known archaeological history dating back to approximately 200 B.C. In 1666, British subject Lt. Col. Robert Sanford arrived on Seabrook as an explorer in royal service to King Charles II. By 1684, the local Stono Indians were persuaded to cede their lands to the proprietary government, which in turn sold the property to English settlers.
During the American Revolutionary years, the island was used as a staging area for Hessian and British troops. In 1816, the island was sold to William Seabrook of nearby Edisto Island, hence the present name. Under Seabrook’s ownership, the island was used for growing cotton. At the height of the Civil War, Seabrook sold the island to William Gregg who rented the land to Charles Andell.
After the turn of the century, the island was sold to sportsmen for hunting, fishing, and recreation. In 1939, the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina rented land on Seabrook to establish a summer camp for underprivileged children. In 1951, about 1,408 acres (5.70 km2) of land were given to the church.
In 1970, the diocese sold about 1,100 acres (4.5 km2) to private developers who planned the private, residential community that Seabrook Island is today. Eighteen years later, the town of Seabrook was incorporated, and it celebrated a decade of private ownership and self-government in 1997.
Demographics [edit]
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,250 people, 660 households, and 465 families residing in the town. The population density was 206.0 people per square mile (79.5/km²). There were 1,649 housing units at an average density of 271.7 per square mile (104.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.04% White, 1.44% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.40% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.88% of the population.
There were 660 households out of which 3.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.2% were married couples living together, 2.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.86 and the average family size was 2.14.
In the town the population was spread out with 3.0% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 11.8% from 25 to 44, 40.9% from 45 to 64, and 41.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 62 years. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $66,548, and the median income for a family was $84,392. Males had a median income of $50,446 versus $40,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $49,863. About 2.1% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.
Real Estate Market [edit]
Seabrook Island is a private, planned beachfront community on one of the widest beaches on the entire East Coast. Real estate on Seabrook Island is made up of carefully designed homes, townhomes, and villas, as well as land for sale where one can build a dream home from the ground up. Many properties feature water, marsh, or golf course views, and there are also many luxury oceanfront homes to choose from. An advantage of owning real estate on Seabrook Island is the Seabrook Island Club, which is the center of the dining, social, and recreational activities on the island.
Seabrook Island Club is a world-class private Club that offers 2 championship golf courses, an equestrian center, a tournament-grade tennis club, a health and fitness facility, beautiful oceanfront pool, private beach, and several restaurants. Rental properties on the island allow guest access to the Seabrook Island Club as well. Although it is only 30 minutes south of Charleston, South Carolina, Seabrook's 2,200 acres of beaches, sand dunes, and forests make visitors and owners feel worlds away[citation needed].
In August 2012, the average real estate listing price was $600,434, with a median sales price of $160,000, according to Trulia. The average price per square foot on homes listed for sale was $136.
Government [edit]
The city is run by an elected Mayor-council government system.
Mayor [edit]
William Holtz
Council Members [edit]
Terry Ahearn (Mayor Pro Tem), Ron Ciancio, Jerry Cummins,
References [edit]
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
External links [edit]
- Seabrook Island website
- Town of Seabrook Island website
- Bi-weekly newspaper serving Seabrook and Kiawah Islands
- Seabrook Real Estate
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