Furman, South Carolina
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Furman is a town located in Hampton County, South Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 286. Not to be confused with Furman University, from which it is quite distant.
Geography
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Location of Furman, South Carolina
Furman is located at 32°40'55" North, 81°11'24" West (32.681986, -81.189937)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 8.1 km² (3.1 mi²). 8.1 km² (3.1 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 286 people, 108 households, and 80 families residing in the town. The population density is 35.4/km² (91.8/mi²). There are 126 housing units at an average density of 15.6/km² (40.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 27.62% White, 72.38% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 108 households out of which 38.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% are married couples living together, 18.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% are non-families. 23.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.65 and the average family size is 3.11.
In the town the population is spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $23,125, and the median income for a family is $27,750. Males have a median income of $25,795 versus $17,292 for females. The per capita income for the town is $12,227. 30.7% of the population and 19.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 44.4% of those under the age of 18 and 17.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.