Dorchester County, South Carolina
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| Dorchester County, South Carolina | |
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 Location in the state of South Carolina |
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| Seat | St. George |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
1,494 km² (577 mi²) 1,489 km² (575 mi²) 5 km² (2 mi²), 0.34% |
| Population - (2000) - Density |
96,413 65/km² |
| Website: www.dorchestercounty.net | |
Dorchester County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 96,413. Its county seat is St. George6.
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[edit] Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,494 km² (577 mi²). 1,489 km² (575 mi²) of it is land and 5 km² (2 mi²) of it (0.34%) is water.
[edit] Adjacent Counties
- Berkeley County, South Carolina - east
- Charleston County, South Carolina - southeast
- Colleton County, South Carolina - southwest
- Bamberg County, South Carolina - west
- Orangeburg County, South Carolina - northwest
[edit] Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 96,413 people, 34,709 households, and 26,309 families residing in the county. The population density was 65/km² (168/mi²). There were 37,237 housing units at an average density of 25/km² (65/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 71.05% White, 25.08% Black or African American, 0.73% Native American, 1.13% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 1.36% from two or more races. 1.79% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 34,709 households out of which 40.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.20% were married couples living together, 14.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.20% were non-families. 20.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the county, the population was spread out with 28.90% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 31.60% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 9.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 95.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $43,316, and the median income for a family was $50,177. Males had a median income of $35,423 versus $24,405 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,840. About 7.10% of families and 9.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.40% of those under age 18 and 13.30% of those age 65 or over.
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