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'''Abbeville County''' is a [[County (US)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[South Carolina]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], its population was 25,417.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/45/45001.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=November 22, 2013}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Abbeville, South Carolina|Abbeville]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6YQozzgAf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.naco.org%2FCounties%2FPages%2FFindACounty.aspx |archivedate=2015-05-10 |df= }}</ref> It is the first county in the United States alphabetically.
'''Abbeville County''' is a [[County (US)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[South Carolina]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], its population was 25,417.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts |url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/45/45001.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=November 22, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5zyNswXm7?url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/45/45001.html |archivedate=July 6, 2011 }}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Abbeville, South Carolina|Abbeville]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6YQozzgAf?url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=2015-05-10 |df= }}</ref> It is the first county in the United States alphabetically.


Abbeville County is included in the [[Greenwood, South Carolina|Greenwood]], SC [[Micropolitan Statistical Area]], which is also included in the [[Greenville, South Carolina|Greenville]]-[[Spartanburg, South Carolina|Spartanburg]]-[[Anderson, South Carolina|Anderson]], SC [[Greenville, South Carolina metropolitan area|Combined Statistical Area]].
Abbeville County is included in the [[Greenwood, South Carolina|Greenwood]], SC [[Micropolitan Statistical Area]], which is also included in the [[Greenville, South Carolina|Greenville]]-[[Spartanburg, South Carolina|Spartanburg]]-[[Anderson, South Carolina|Anderson]], SC [[Greenville, South Carolina metropolitan area|Combined Statistical Area]].
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===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR8">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2011-05-14 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}</ref> of 2000, there were 26,167 people, 10,131 households, and 7,284 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 52 people per square mile (20/km²). There were 11,656 housing units at an average density of 23 per square&nbsp;mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 68.33% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 30.29% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.10% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.23% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.31% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.71% from two or more races. 0.83% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 22.1% were of [[United States|American]], 9.7% [[Irish people|Irish]], 6.7% [[English people|English]], 5.5% [[Germans|German]] and 5.3% [[Ulster Scots people|Scotch-Irish]] ancestry according to [[Census 2000]].
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR8">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2011-05-14 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}</ref> of 2000, there were 26,167 people, 10,131 households, and 7,284 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 52 people per square mile (20/km²). There were 11,656 housing units at an average density of 23 per square&nbsp;mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 68.33% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 30.29% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.10% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.23% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.31% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.71% from two or more races. 0.83% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 22.1% were of [[United States|American]], 9.7% [[Irish people|Irish]], 6.7% [[English people|English]], 5.5% [[Germans|German]] and 5.3% [[Ulster Scots people|Scotch-Irish]] ancestry according to [[Census 2000]].


There were 10,131 households out of which 31.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.20% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 15.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.10% were non-families. 25.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.00.
There were 10,131 households out of which 31.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.20% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 15.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.10% were non-families. 25.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.00.
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* [http://abbevillecountysc.com/default.aspx Abbeville County's Official Website]
* [http://abbevillecountysc.com/default.aspx Abbeville County's Official Website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071012195911/http://www.discoverabbeville.com/main.html Abbeville County Development Board]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071012195911/http://www.discoverabbeville.com/main.html Abbeville County Development Board]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20091005071103/http://www.visitabbevillesc.com:80/ Greater Abbeville Chamber of Commerce]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20091005071103/http://www.visitabbevillesc.com/ Greater Abbeville Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?MarkerID=11279 Abbeville County Confederate Monument]
* [http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?MarkerID=11279 Abbeville County Confederate Monument]


Revision as of 00:38, 25 June 2017

Abbeville County
County
Abbeville County Courthouse
Abbeville County Courthouse
Map of South Carolina highlighting Abbeville County
Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting South Carolina
South Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°14′N 82°27′W / 34.23°N 82.45°W / 34.23; -82.45
Country United States
State South Carolina
Founded1785
Named forAbbeville, France
SeatAbbeville
Largest cityAbbeville
Area
 • Total511 sq mi (1,320 km2)
 • Land490 sq mi (1,300 km2)
 • Water21 sq mi (50 km2)  4.0%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total25,417
 • Density52/sq mi (20/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.abbevillecountysc.com

Abbeville County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, its population was 25,417.[1] Its county seat is Abbeville.[2] It is the first county in the United States alphabetically.

Abbeville County is included in the Greenwood, SC Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, SC Combined Statistical Area.

History

Both Abbeville County and the county seat, Abbeville, SC, get their name from the town of Abbeville, France.[3] The county was originally part of Ninety-Six District, South Carolina, but was designated Abbeville County in 1785, with parts of the county later going to the creation of the counties of Greenwood and McCormick.[3] Abbeville County was settled by mostly Scotch Irish and French-Huguenot farmers in the mid-18th century.[3]

In 1950 Abbeville County had a population of 22,456.[4]

Bryan McClain is the chairman of the Abbeville County Council, who also represents District 7.[5] The other members and their districts are as following:

  • Charlie Stone- District 1[5]
  • John Calhoun- District 2[5]
  • Claude Thomas- District 3[5]
  • William Norris- District 4[5]
  • Oscar Klugh- District 5[5]
  • Don Campbell- District 6[5]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 511 square miles (1,320 km2), of which 490 square miles (1,300 km2) is land and 21 square miles (54 km2) (4.0%) is water.[6] Abbeville County is in the Savannah River basin and the Saluda River basin.

Adjacent counties

Major highways

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
17909,197—
180013,55347.4%
181021,15656.1%
182023,1679.5%
183028,14921.5%
184029,3514.3%
185032,31810.1%
186032,3850.2%
187031,129−3.9%
188040,81531.1%
189046,85414.8%
190033,400−28.7%
191034,8044.2%
192027,139−22.0%
193023,323−14.1%
194022,931−1.7%
195022,456−2.1%
196021,417−4.6%
197021,112−1.4%
198022,6277.2%
199023,8625.5%
200026,1679.7%
201025,417−2.9%
2016 (est.)24,872[7]−2.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2013[1]

2000 census

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 26,167 people, 10,131 households, and 7,284 families residing in the county. The population density was 52 people per square mile (20/km²). There were 11,656 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 68.33% White, 30.29% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.31% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. 0.83% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 22.1% were of American, 9.7% Irish, 6.7% English, 5.5% German and 5.3% Scotch-Irish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 10,131 households out of which 31.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.20% were married couples living together, 15.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.10% were non-families. 25.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the county, the population was spread out with 25.30% under the age of 18, 9.50% from 18 to 24, 26.70% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 14.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 92.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,635, and the median income for a family was $38,847. Males had a median income of $30,452 versus $21,045 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,370. About 10.10% of families and 13.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.20% of those under age 18 and 16.90% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 25,417 people, 9,990 households, and 6,939 families residing in the county.[13] The population density was 51.8 inhabitants per square mile (20.0/km2). There were 12,079 housing units at an average density of 24.6 per square mile (9.5/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 69.6% white, 28.3% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.0% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 14.7% were American, 10.9% were Irish, 9.7% were English, 7.6% were German, and 5.6% were Scotch-Irish.[15]

Of the 9,990 households, 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.5% were non-families, and 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 41.6 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $33,143 and the median income for a family was $45,147. Males had a median income of $39,217 versus $29,199 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,653. About 16.3% of families and 20.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.8% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.[16]

Education

School districts

Most Abbeville County schools are part of the Abbeville County School District. [17] The following schools are within the district:

Other schools

Colleges and universities

Communities

City

Towns

Name Area (sq. mi.) Population (2010) Population density (per sq. mi.)
Calhoun Falls 3.475 2,004 577
Donalds 0.8375 348 416
Due West 1.641 1,247 760
Honea Path (Mostly in Anderson County) 3.629 3,597 991
Lowndesville 0.771875 128 166
Ware Shoals (Mostly in Greenwood County; partly in Laurens County) 4.015 2,170 540

Census-designated places

Name Area (sq. mi.) Population (2010) Population density (per sq. mi.)
Antreville 3.896 140 36
Lake Secession 7.22 1,083 150

Notable residents

Portrait of John C. Calhoun, famous politician from Abbeville County.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 6, 2011. Retrieved November 22, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2015-05-10. Retrieved 2011-06-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ a b c d e Mary Morgan (2007-03-19). "Abbeville County". Archived from the original on 2007-08-20. Retrieved 2007-10-15. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Encyclopædia Britannica Atlas, 1959 Edition, p. 298
  5. ^ a b c d e f g "County Council". Retrieved 2011-11-10.
  6. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
  7. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  8. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved March 15, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
  10. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
  11. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
  12. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2011-05-14. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
  14. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
  15. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
  16. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
  17. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Abbeville County School District Listing". Retrieved 2011-11-10.
  18. ^ a b c d e f Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607-1896. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who. 1963.

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