Sellers, South Carolina
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Sellers is a town located in Marion County, South Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 277.
Geography
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Location of Sellers, South Carolina
Sellers is located at 34°16'57" North, 79°28'25" West (34.282596, -79.473493)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.8 km² (0.7 mi²). 1.8 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 277 people, 111 households, and 65 families residing in the town. The population density is 155.0/km² (398.9/mi²). There are 127 housing units at an average density of 71.1/km² (182.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 14.44% White, 85.56% 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 111 households out of which 25.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 26.1% are married couples living together, 26.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% are non-families. 38.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.50 and the average family size is 3.46.
In the town the population is spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 76.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 74.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $14,688, and the median income for a family is $16,964. Males have a median income of $19,531 versus $13,125 for females. The per capita income for the town is $6,325. 50.0% of the population and 50.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 55.9% of those under the age of 18 and 58.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.