McCormick, South Carolina
McCormick, South Carolina | |
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Town | |
 Downtown McCormick | |
 Seal | |
 Location in McCormick County and the state of South Carolina. | |
| Coordinates: 33°55′14″N 82°15′58″W / 33.92056°N 82.26611°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | McCormick |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.05 sq mi (10.49 km2) |
| • Land | 4.05 sq mi (10.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,232 |
| • Density | 551/sq mi (212.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 29835, 29899 |
| Area codes | 864, 821 |
| FIPS code | 45-43720[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406127[1] |
| Website | www.townofmccormicksc.com |
McCormick is a town in McCormick County, South Carolina, United States. As of 2024, McCormick, South Carolina population is 2,225 as of July, 2024.[5] The population was 2,232 at the 2020 census.[6] It is the county seat of McCormick County. The town of McCormick is named for inventor Cyrus McCormick.
History
[edit]The Dorn Gold Mine, Dorn's Flour and Grist Mill, Joseph Jennings Dorn House, Eden Hall, Farmer's Bank, John Albert Gibert M.D. House, Otway Henderson House, Hotel Keturah, McCormick County Courthouse, McCormick Train Station, and M.L.B. Sturkey House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[7]
Geography
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.8 square miles (9.8 km2), all land.
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 237 | — | |
| 1910 | 613 | 158.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,284 | 109.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,304 | 1.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,456 | 11.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,744 | 19.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,998 | 14.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,864 | −6.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,725 | −7.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,659 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,489 | −10.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,783 | 86.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,232 | −19.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8][3] | |||
2020 census
[edit]| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 664 | 29.75% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,467 | 65.73% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.45% |
| Other/Mixed | 52 | 2.33% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 1.57% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,232 people, 912 households, and 477 families residing in the town.
2000 census
[edit]At the 2000 census there were 1,489 people, 657 households, and 400 families living in the town. The population density was 396.4 inhabitants per square mile (153.1/km2). There were 737 housing units at an average density of 196.2 per square mile (75.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 32.51% White, 64.07% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 1.41% from other races, and 1.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.54%.[4]
Of the 657 households 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% were married couples living together, 23.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 37.4% of households were one person and 16.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.95.
The age distribution was 24.0% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 77.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.8 males.
The median household income was $19,688 and the median family income was $34,375. Males had a median income of $26,027 versus $20,263 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,338. About 20.7% of families and 26.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.3% of those under age 18 and 18.4% of those age 65 or over. According to the 2010 Census, the population was 2,783. 1,900 (68.27%) were Black or African, 820 (29.46%) were White, 26 (0.93%) were two or more races, 14 (0.50%) were Asian, 13 (0.47%) were some other race, 5 (0.18%) were American Indian or Alaska Native, 5 (0.18%) were Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. 45 (1.62%) were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[10]
Education
[edit]There is one school district in the entire county, the McCormick County School District.[11] The district is headquartered in McCormick.[12]
McCormick has a public library, the McCormick County Library.[13]
The John de la Howe School, located in McCormick County, is a Governor's School for Agriculture. The South Carolina Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe (JDLH) is a state-funded public residential high school that has an agricultural education program.[14]
Notable people
[edit]- John C. Calhoun - Vice President of the United States
- Sara M. Evans - Historian
- Johnny Letman - Musician
- Patrick Noble - SC Governor
References
[edit]- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: McCormick, South Carolina
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "McCormick, SC Profile: Facts & Data". southcarolina.hometownlocator.com. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
- ^ "2010 Census Population of Mccormick, South Carolina - CensusViewer". Archived from the original on August 8, 2016. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
- ^ Geography Division (January 8, 2021). 2020 Census - School District Reference Map: McCormick County, SC (PDF) (Map). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 10, 2025. - Text list.
- ^ "McCormick County Schools". www.mccormick.k12.sc.us. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ^ "Locations & Hours". Greenville County Library System. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
- ^ "Home | School for Agriculture". delahowe.sc.gov. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
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