fairfield county, south carolina

Fairfield County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 23,454. Its county seat is Winnsboro ⁶.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,839 km² (710 mi²). 1,778 km² (687 mi²) of it is land and 60 km² (23 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.29% water.

Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there are 23,454 people, 8,774 households, and 6,387 families residing in the county. The population density is 13/km² (34/mi²). There are 10,383 housing units at an average density of 6/km² (15/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 39.58% White, 59.09% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. 1.07% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 8,774 households out of which 32.40% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.90% are married couples living together, 20.00% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.20% are non-families. 24.40% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.40% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.63 and the average family size is 3.12. In the county, the population is spread out with 26.10% under the age of 18, 8.60% from 18 to 24, 27.80% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64, and 13.20% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 90.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.80 males. The median income for a household in the county is $30,376, and the median income for a family is $35,943. Males have a median income of $29,033 versus $21,197 for females. The per capita income for the county is $14,911. 19.60% of the population and 17.20% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.70% of those under the age of 18 and 24.10% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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