Jasper County is the southernmost county of the U.S. state of South Carolina. It was formed in 1912 from portions of Hampton County and Beaufort County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 24,777.[1] Its county seat is Ridgeland.[2] Jasper County is included within the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort Metropolitan Statistical Area, though over 80% of the county population is classified as rural. Historically, 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.
| Jasper County, South Carolina | |
 Location in the state of South Carolina |
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 South Carolina's location in the U.S. |
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| Founded | 1912 |
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| Seat | Ridgeland |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
700 sq mi (1,813 km²) 656 sq mi (1,699 km²) 44 sq mi (114 km²), 6.24% |
| Population - (2010) - Density |
24,777 38/sq mi (14.6/km²) |
| Website | www.jaspercountysc.org |
Jasper County is the southernmost county of the U.S. state of South Carolina. It was formed in 1912 from portions of Hampton County and Beaufort County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 24,777.[1] Its county seat is Ridgeland.[2] Jasper County is included within the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort Metropolitan Statistical Area, though over 80% of the county population is classified as rural. Historically, 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.
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Geography[edit]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 700 square miles (1,813.0 km2), of which 656 square miles (1,699.0 km2) is land and 44 square miles (114.0 km2) (6.24%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit]
- Hampton County, South Carolina - north
- Beaufort County, South Carolina - east
- Chatham County, Georgia - south
- Effingham County, Georgia - west
National protected areas[edit]
Demographics[edit]
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 9,868 |
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| 1930 | 9,988 | 1.2% | |
| 1940 | 11,011 | 10.2% | |
| 1950 | 10,995 | −0.1% | |
| 1960 | 12,237 | 11.3% | |
| 1970 | 11,885 | −2.9% | |
| 1980 | 14,504 | 22.0% | |
| 1990 | 15,487 | 6.8% | |
| 2000 | 20,678 | 33.5% | |
| 2010 | 24,777 | 19.8% | |
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As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 20,678 people, 7,042 households, and 5,091 families residing 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 42.39% White, 52.69% Black or African American, 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.
Jasper County is included within the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort Metropolitan Statistical Area. The 2012 estimated population for the MSA was 193,882.[4]
Cities and towns[edit]
Incorporated
- Hardeeville (City)
- Ridgeland (Town, County Seat)
Unincorporated
- Coosawhatchie
- Gillisonville
- Grahamville
- Grays
- Levy
- Okatie
- Old House
- Pineland
- Pocotaligo
- Point South
- Robertville
- Switzerland
- Tarboro
- Tillman
- Tyebranch
- Wagon Branch
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ United States Census Bureau. "2010 Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "List of United States primary statistical areas". Retrieved 2013-03-29.
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