Kershaw County, South Carolina
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Kershaw County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, its population was 65,403.[1] The county seat and largest community is Camden.[2] The county was created in 1791 from parts of Claremont, Lancaster, Fairfield, and Richland counties.[3] It is named for Col. Joseph Kershaw (1727–1791), an early settler and American Revolutionary War patriot.
Kershaw County is part of the Columbia, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Kershaw County was named for Col. Joseph Kershaw (1727–1791), an early settler considered as "the father of
During the American Revolutionary War, the British occupied Camden from June 1780 to May 1781. Fourteen battles took place in the area, including the Battle of Camden in 1780 and the Battle of Hobkirk's Hill in 1781.
After the state seceded from the Union, six men from Kershaw served in the
Under the
During World War I, two Kershaw County men were awarded the Medal of Honor in two separate actions while fighting in France in October 1918. The first was Richmond Hobson Hilton, recognized for actions taking place on October 11, 1918, during which he lost an arm. The second was John Canty Villepigue on October 15, 1918; he was wounded so severely in the action for which he was recognized that he died several months later from his injuries. Villepigue was a descendant of General John B. Villepigue noted above.
Statesman and financier
Geography
According to the
Earthquakes
Between December 2021 and December 2022, southeastern Kershaw County experienced over 80 earthquakes, 11 of which exceeded a 2.5 magnitude. 6 of the quakes exceeded a 3.0 magnitude, the largest of which registering at a 3.6.[10]
National protected areas
- Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site
- Camden Battlefield, site of the Battle of Camden
- Boykin Mill Complex
- Kendall Mill Historic District
State and local protected areas
- Camden Battlefield and Longleaf Pine Preserve
- Goodale State Park
- Liberty Hill Wildlife Management Area[11]
- Powderkegg Wildlife Preserve
- Savage Bay Heritage Park[11]
Major water bodies
Adjacent counties
- Lancaster County – north
- Chesterfield County – northeast
- Lee County – southeast
- Sumter County – southeast
- Richland County – southwest
- Darlington County – east
- Fairfield County – west
Major highways
- I-20
- US 1
US 1 Truck(Camden)
US 1 Truck(Cheraw)- US 521
US 521 Bus.
US 521 Conn.
US 521 Truck(Camden 1)
US 521 Truck(Camden 2)
US 521 Truck(Kershaw)- US 601
US 601 Bus.
US 601 Truck- SC 12
- SC 34
SC 34 Truck- SC 97
- SC 261
- SC 522
- SC 903
Major infrastructure
- Camden Station
- Woodward Field (Kershaw County Airport)
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1800 | 7,340 | — | |
1810 | 9,867 | 34.4% | |
1820 | 12,432 | 26.0% | |
1830 | 13,545 | 9.0% | |
1840 | 12,281 | −9.3% | |
1850 | 14,473 | 17.8% | |
1860 | 13,086 | −9.6% | |
1870 | 11,754 | −10.2% | |
1880 | 21,538 | 83.2% | |
1890 | 22,361 | 3.8% | |
1900 | 24,696 | 10.4% | |
1910 | 27,094 | 9.7% | |
1920 | 29,398 | 8.5% | |
1930 | 32,070 | 9.1% | |
1940 | 32,913 | 2.6% | |
1950 | 32,287 | −1.9% | |
1960 | 33,585 | 4.0% | |
1970 | 34,727 | 3.4% | |
1980 | 39,015 | 12.3% | |
1990 | 43,599 | 11.7% | |
2000 | 52,647 | 20.8% | |
2010 | 61,697 | 17.2% | |
2020 | 65,403 | 6.0% | |
2023 (est.) | 69,905 | [1] | 6.9% |
U.S. Decennial Census[12] 1790–1960[13] 1900–1990[14] 1990–2000[15] 2010[16] 2020[1] |
2020 census
Race | Num. | Perc. |
---|---|---|
White (non-Hispanic)
|
43,391 | 66.34% |
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)
|
15,083 | 23.06% |
Native American
|
146 | 0.22% |
Asian
|
417 | 0.64% |
Pacific Islander
|
29 | 0.04% |
Other/Mixed
|
2,871 | 4.39% |
Latino
|
3,466 | 5.3% |
As of the 2020 census, there were 65,403 people, 24,544 households, and 16,019 families residing in the county.
2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 61,697 people, 23,928 households, and 17,114 families living in the county.[18][16] The population density was 84.9 inhabitants per square mile (32.8 inhabitants/km2). There were 27,478 housing units at an average density of 37.8 units per square mile (14.6 units/km2).[19] The racial makeup of the county was 71.3% white, 24.6% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 1.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.7% of the population.[18] In terms of ancestry, 28.1% were American, 7.8% were English, 7.7% were Irish, and 6.3% were German.[20]
Of the 23,928 households, 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.5% were non-families, and 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.02. The median age was 40.2 years.[18]
The median income for a household in the county was $44,064 and the median income for a family was $53,053. Males had a median income of $40,794 versus $30,553 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,777. About 12.1% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the
2000 census
At the
There were 20,188 households, out of which 33.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.80% were married couples living together, 13.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.10% were non-families. 22.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.10% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 12.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,804, and the median income for a family was $44,836. Males had a median income of $32,246 versus $22,714 for females. The
Government and politics
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
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No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
2020 | 20,471 | 60.87% | 12,699 | 37.76% | 459 | 1.36% |
2016 | 17,542 | 60.50% | 10,330 | 35.63% | 1,123 | 3.87% |
2012 | 16,324 | 58.41% | 11,259 | 40.29% | 363 | 1.30% |
2008 | 16,466 | 58.84% | 11,226 | 40.11% | 293 | 1.05% |
2004 | 14,160 | 61.79% | 8,515 | 37.16% | 240 | 1.05% |
2000 | 11,911 | 60.53% | 7,428 | 37.75% | 338 | 1.72% |
1996 | 8,513 | 52.05% | 6,764 | 41.36% | 1,077 | 6.59% |
1992 | 8,499 | 49.12% | 6,585 | 38.06% | 2,217 | 12.81% |
1988 | 8,877 | 65.89% | 4,494 | 33.36% | 102 | 0.76% |
1984 | 8,822 | 66.70% | 4,323 | 32.69% | 81 | 0.61% |
1980 | 6,652 | 55.55% | 5,103 | 42.62% | 219 | 1.83% |
1976 | 6,126 | 49.40% | 6,211 | 50.08% | 65 | 0.52% |
1972 | 8,035 | 74.79% | 2,531 | 23.56% | 178 | 1.66% |
1968 | 4,079 | 38.56% | 2,539 | 24.00% | 3,960 | 37.44% |
1964 | 5,617 | 63.94% | 3,168 | 36.06% | 0 | 0.00% |
1960 | 3,465 | 52.16% | 3,178 | 47.84% | 0 | 0.00% |
1956 | 1,518 | 28.17% | 1,875 | 34.79% | 1,996 | 37.04% |
1952 | 2,935 | 58.85% | 2,052 | 41.15% | 0 | 0.00% |
1948 | 49 | 2.49% | 302 | 15.36% | 1,615 | 82.15% |
1944 | 21 | 1.07% | 1,872 | 94.98% | 78 | 3.96% |
1940 | 20 | 1.68% | 1,174 | 98.32% | 0 | 0.00% |
1936 | 20 | 1.41% | 1,400 | 98.59% | 0 | 0.00% |
1932 | 8 | 0.76% | 1,051 | 99.24% | 0 | 0.00% |
1928 | 14 | 1.09% | 1,274 | 98.91% | 0 | 0.00% |
1924 | 1 | 0.14% | 733 | 99.86% | 0 | 0.00% |
1920 | 42 | 3.51% | 1,156 | 96.49% | 0 | 0.00% |
1916 | 14 | 1.39% | 989 | 97.92% | 7 | 0.69% |
1912 | 7 | 0.95% | 708 | 95.68% | 25 | 3.38% |
1904 | 25 | 2.86% | 850 | 97.14% | 0 | 0.00% |
1900 | 43 | 4.51% | 910 | 95.49% | 0 | 0.00% |
Economy
In 2022, the GDP was $2.7 billion (about $38,411 per capita),[24] and the real GDP was $2.2 billion (about $31,215 per capita) in chained 2017 dollars.[25]
As of April 2024[update], some of the largest employers in the county include Food Lion, Hengst Automotive, Lowe's, Target, and Walmart.[26]
Industry | Employment Counts | Employment Percentage (%) | Average Annual Wage ($) |
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Accommodation and Food Services | 1,662 | 9.9 | 19,708 |
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1,165 | 7.0 | 34,424 |
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 410 | 2.4 | 56,524 |
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 189 | 1.1 | 20,332 |
Construction | 1,076 | 6.4 | 52,052 |
Finance and Insurance | 499 | 3.0 | 58,812 |
Health Care and Social Assistance | 2,497 | 14.9 | 52,676 |
Information | 72 | 0.4 | 63,804 |
Management of Companies and Enterprises | 34 | 0.2 | 105,612 |
Manufacturing | 2,392 | 14.3 | 60,216 |
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 118 | 0.7 | 111,020 |
Other Services (except Public Administration) | 476 | 2.8 | 28,912 |
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 533 | 3.2 | 67,392 |
Public Administration | 1,058 | 6.3 | 44,928 |
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 98 | 0.6 | 41,236 |
Retail Trade | 3,653 | 21.8 | 34,112 |
Transportation and Warehousing | 515 | 3.1 | 66,664 |
Utilities | 137 | 0.8 | 59,332 |
Wholesale Trade | 157 | 0.9 | 68,952 |
Total | 16,741 | 100.0% | 45,472 |
Education
The Kershaw County School District serves as the governing body for all public schools in Kershaw County.
Central Carolina Technical College has two branches located in Camden.
Kershaw County is home to Camden Military Academy, the official state military academy of South Carolina. The Montessori School of Camden is a public charter located in Camden.
High schools
- Camden High School
- Lugoff-Elgin High School
- North Central High School
- Woolard Technology Center
Middle schools
- Camden Middle School
- Lugoff-Elgin Middle School
- North Central Middle School
- Leslie M. Stover Middle School
- Montessori School of Camden
Elementary schools
- Camden Elementary School
- Lugoff Elementary School
- Wateree Elementary School
- Blaney Elementary School
- Doby's Mill Elementary School
- North Central Elementary School
- Midway Elementary School
- Pine Tree Hill Elementary School
- Jackson Elementary School
- Montessori School of Camden
Communities
City
- Camden (county seat and largest community)
Towns
Census-designated places
Other unincorporated communities
- Antioch
- Buffalo
- Cassatt
- DeKalb
- Liberty Hill
- Mt. Pisgah
- Westville
Gallery
-
Original Kershaw County Courthouse in 1978
-
Joseph Brevard Kershaw
See also
- List of counties in South Carolina
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Kershaw County, South Carolina
References
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- ^ "South Carolina: Individual County Chronologies". South Carolina Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2009. Archived from the original on January 3, 2017. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ^ William Screven: A Journey from English Separatism to the Founding of the First Baptist Church Charleston, South Carolina by Charles B. Aiken
- ^ The Frontier in the Colonial South: South Carolina Backcountry, 1736-1800 by George Lloyd Johnson - pg. 9, 16-19, 53, 141, 145, 165, 169
- ^ Map of Kershaw District, South Carolina. Authored by Robert Mills (1781–1855) and J. Boykin. Published 1825. Library of Congress, accessed March 2020.
- ^ Dixon, Nenie; Elias B. Bull (February 21, 1975). "Bethel Methodist Church (Old Bethel United Methodist Church)" (PDF). National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
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- ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 – County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
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- ^ U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (January 1, 2001). "Gross Domestic Product: All Industries in Kershaw County, SC". FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (January 1, 2001). "Real Gross Domestic Product: All Industries in Kershaw County, SC". FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ a b "Kershaw County" (PDF). Community Profiles (04000055). Columbia, SC: S.C. Department of Employment & Workforce - Business Intelligence Department. April 19, 2024.
External links
- Geographic data related to Kershaw County, South Carolina at OpenStreetMap
- Official website
- Kershaw Chamber of Commerce
- Kershaw County history and images