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McCormick County
U.S. county
McCormick County Courthouse
McCormick County Courthouse
Official seal of McCormick County
Seal
Motto(s): 
"The Natural Place Of Life"
Map of South Carolina highlighting McCormick County
Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting South Carolina
South Carolina's location within the U.S.
Country  United States
State  South Carolina
Founded 1916
Named for Cyrus McCormick
Seat McCormick
Largest community McCormick
Area
 • Total 393.61 sq mi (1,019.4 km2)
 • Land 358.87 sq mi (929.5 km2)
 • Water 34.74 sq mi (90.0 km2)  8.83%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 9,526
 • Estimate 
(2023)
 9,941
 • Density 26.54/sq mi (10.25/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district 3rd

McCormick County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, its population was 9,526, making it the second-least populous county in South Carolina. Its county seat is McCormick. The county was formed in 1916 from parts of Edgefield, Abbeville, and Greenwood counties.

History

The county was founded in 1916 with portions of Edgefield, Abbeville, and Greenwood counties and was named after Cyrus McCormick. The largest community and county seat is McCormick.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 393.61 square miles (1,019.4 km2), of which 358.87 square miles (929.5 km2) is land and 34.74 square miles (90.0 km2) (8.83%) is water. It is the smallest county in South Carolina by land area and second-smallest by total area. McCormick County is in the Savannah River basin.

National protected area

  • Sumter National Forest (part)

State and local protected areas/sites

  • Baker Creek State Park
  • Eden Hall
  • Hamilton Branch State Recreation Area
  • Hickory Knob State Resort Park
  • James L. Mason Wildlife Management Area
  • Leroys Ferry Recreation Area
  • Long Cane Creek Picnic Area
  • Parksville Recreation Area
  • Price's Mill
  • Savannah Lakes Beach
  • Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve/Wildlife Management Area (part)
  • Sumter National Forest - Long Cane Ranger District

Major water bodies

Adjacent counties

Major highways

  • US 221
  • US 378
  • SC 10
  • SC 23
  • SC 28
  • SC 81
  • SC 283
  • SC 823

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1920 16,444 —
1930 11,471 −30.2%
1940 10,367 −9.6%
1950 9,577 −7.6%
1960 8,629 −9.9%
1970 7,955 −7.8%
1980 7,797 −2.0%
1990 8,868 13.7%
2000 9,958 12.3%
2010 10,233 2.8%
2020 9,526 −6.9%
2023 (est.) 9,941 −2.9%
U.S. Decennial Census
1790–1960 1900–1990
1990–2000 2010 2020

2020 census

McCormick County racial composition
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 5,155 54.12%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 3,916 41.11%
Native American 27 0.28%
Asian 36 0.38%
Pacific Islander 2 0.02%
Other/Mixed 267 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 123 1.29%

As of the 2020 census, there were 9,526 people, 3,957 households, and 2,513 families residing in the county.

2010 census

At the 2010 census, there were 10,233 people, 4,027 households, and 2,798 families living in the county. The population density was 28.5 inhabitants per square mile (11.0/km2). There were 5,453 housing units at an average density of 15.2 per square mile (5.9/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 49.7% black or African American, 48.7% white, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.1% American Indian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.8% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 10.7% were English, 10.2% were American, 10.2% were German, and 6.0% were Irish.

Of the 4,027 households, 21.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.5% were non-families, and 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.65. The median age was 50.0 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,858 and the median income for a family was $43,021. Males had a median income of $32,606 versus $28,067 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,411. About 14.2% of families and 18.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.6% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

In 2022, the GDP was $278 million (about $27,961 per capita), and the real GDP was $222.8 million (about $22,410 per capita) in chained 2017 dollars.

As of April 2024, some of the largest employers in the county include Food Lion, the United States Department of Defense, and the United States Postal Service.

Employment and Wage Statistics by Industry in McCormick County, South Carolina - Q3 2023
Industry Employment Counts Employment Percentage (%) Average Annual Wage ($)
Accommodation and Food Services 94 5.5 16,484
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 66 3.9 42,224
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 37 2.2 41,548
Construction 92 5.4 50,336
Finance and Insurance 23 1.3 50,648
Health Care and Social Assistance 351 20.5 34,996
Information 5 0.3 70,304
Manufacturing 113 6.6 42,588
Other Services (except Public Administration) 205 12.0 28,600
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 85 5.0 65,208
Public Administration 380 22.2 47,528
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 23 1.3 94,380
Retail Trade 226 13.2 23,764
Wholesale Trade 13 0.8 34,268
Total 1,713 100.0% 38,862

Communities

Towns

Census-designated places

Notable people

See also

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