Jefferson, South Carolina
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Jefferson is a town located in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 704.
Geography
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Location of Jefferson, South Carolina
Jefferson is located at 34°39'6" North, 80°23'22" West (34.651550, -80.389484)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.7 km² (1.8 mi²). 4.6 km² (1.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.56% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 704 people, 296 households, and 200 families residing in the town. The population density is 152.7/km² (394.9/mi²). There are 345 housing units at an average density of 74.8/km² (193.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 62.07% White, 34.80% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.14% from other races, and 1.99% from two or more races. 9.09% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 296 households out of which 32.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% are married couples living together, 19.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% are non-families. 29.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.38 and the average family size is 2.90.
In the town the population is spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 73.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $24,821, and the median income for a family is $31,875. Males have a median income of $25,417 versus $18,021 for females. The per capita income for the town is $12,924. 27.2% of the population and 19.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 47.0% of those under the age of 18 and 19.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.