Richburg, South Carolina
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Richburg is a town located in Chester County, South Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 332.
Geography
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Location of Richburg, South Carolina
Richburg is located at 34°43'3" North, 81°1'11" West (34.717374, -81.019635)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.1 km² (0.8 mi²). 2.1 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 332 people, 122 households, and 87 families residing in the town. The population density is 154.4/km² (400.2/mi²). There are 134 housing units at an average density of 62.3/km² (161.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 23.49% White, 74.70% African American, 0.00% Native American, 1.20% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. 1.20% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 122 households out of which 31.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% are married couples living together, 27.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% are non-families. 24.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.72 and the average family size is 3.26.
In the town the population is spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 77.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 71.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $31,875, and the median income for a family is $40,000. Males have a median income of $35,893 versus $18,295 for females. The per capita income for the town is $13,048. 13.6% of the population and 9.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 22.5% of those under the age of 18 and 21.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.