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{{Short description|County in South Carolina, United States}}
{{Short description|County in South Carolina, United States}}
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{{Infobox U.S. county
{{Infobox U.S. county
| county = McCormick County
| county = McCormick County
| state = South Carolina
| state = South Carolina
| seal =McCormick County Seal.png
| seal = McCormick County Seal.png
| founded = 1916
| named for = [[Cyrus McCormick]]
| seat wl = McCormick
| named for = [[Cyrus McCormick]]
| largest city wl = McCormick
| seat wl = McCormick
| city type = town
| largest city wl = McCormick
| city type = community
| area_total_sq_mi = 394
| area_total_sq_mi = 393.61
| area_land_sq_mi = 359
| area_land_sq_mi = 358.87
| area_water_sq_mi = 35
| area_water_sq_mi = 34.74
| area percentage = 8.8
| area percentage = 8.83
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| population_est = 9760
| population_as_of = 2020
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| time zone = Eastern
| population_total = 9526
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| web = mccormickcountysc.org
| pop_est_as_of = 2023
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| ex image = McCormick County Courthouse, McCormick, South Carolina.jpg
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| population_est = 9941
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| ex image cap = [[McCormick County Courthouse]]
| population_density_sq_mi = 26.54
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| district = 3rd
| coordinates = {{coord|33.90|-82.32|type:adm2nd_region:US-SC_source:USCensusBureau2020gazetteerfiles|display=inline,title}}
|motto="The Natural Place Of Life"|census estimate yr=2021|density_sq_mi=27.2|founded=1916}}
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| time zone = Eastern
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| web = mccormickcountysc.org
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| ex image = McCormick County Courthouse, McCormick, South Carolina.jpg
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| ex image cap = [[McCormick County Courthouse]]
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| district = 3rd
| motto = "The Natural Place Of Life"
}}


'''McCormick County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[South Carolina]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], its population was 9,526,<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: McCormick County, South Carolina |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/mccormickcountysouthcarolina |access-date=2022-06-11 |website=www.census.gov |language=en}}</ref> making it the second least-populous county in South Carolina. Its [[county seat]] is [[McCormick, South Carolina|McCormick]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=May 31, 2011 }}</ref> The county was formed in 1916 from parts of [[Edgefield County, South Carolina|Edgefield]], [[Abbeville County, South Carolina|Abbeville]], and [[Greenwood County, South Carolina|Greenwood]] Counties.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/SC_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|title=South Carolina: Individual County Chronologies|website=South Carolina Atlas of Historical County Boundaries|publisher=The Newberry Library|date=2009|access-date=March 21, 2015|archive-date=January 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103154824/http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/SC_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>
'''McCormick County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[South Carolina]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], its population was 9,526,<ref name="2020CensusQuickFacts"/> making it the [[List of counties in South Carolina|second-least populous county]] in South Carolina. Its [[county seat]] is [[McCormick, South Carolina|McCormick]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=June 7, 2011 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=May 31, 2011 }}</ref> The county was formed in 1916 from parts of [[Edgefield County, South Carolina|Edgefield]], [[Abbeville County, South Carolina|Abbeville]], and [[Greenwood County, South Carolina|Greenwood]] counties.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/SC_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|title=South Carolina: Individual County Chronologies|website=South Carolina Atlas of Historical County Boundaries|publisher=The Newberry Library|date=2009|access-date=March 21, 2015|archive-date=January 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103154824/http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/SC_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>


== History ==
==History==
The county was founded in 1916 and was named after Cyrus McCormick. The largest town and county seat is McCormick.
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==
==Geography==
{{maplink|frame=yes|zoom=8|id=Q505999|type=shape-inverse|text=Interactive map of McCormick County}}
{{maplink|frame=yes|zoom=8|id=Q505999|type=shape-inverse|text=Interactive map of McCormick County}}
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|394|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|359|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|35|sqmi}} (8.8%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_45.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=March 18, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files}}</ref> 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.
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|393.61|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|358.87|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|34.74|sqmi}} (8.83%) is water.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 23, 2022 |title=2020 County Gazetteer Files – South Carolina |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2020_Gazetteer/2020_gaz_counties_45.txt |access-date=September 10, 2023 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> 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===
===National protected area===
* [[Sumter National Forest]] (part)
* [[Sumter National Forest]] (part)


=== State and local protected areas/sites ===
===State and local protected areas/sites===
* [[Baker Creek State Park]]
* [[Baker Creek State Park]]
* [[Eden Hall]]
* [[Eden Hall]]
* [[Hamilton Branch State Park|Hamilton Branch State Recration Area]]
* [[Hamilton Branch State Park|Hamilton Branch State Recreation Area]]
* [[Hickory Knob State Resort Park]]
* [[Hickory Knob State Resort Park]]
* [[James L. Mason Wildlife Management Area]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=SCDNR Public Lands |url=https://www2.dnr.sc.gov/ManagedLands/ManagedLand/County |access-date=2023-04-01 |website=www2.dnr.sc.gov}}</ref>
* [[James L. Mason Wildlife Management Area]]<ref name="SCDNR Public Lands">{{Cite web |title=SCDNR Public Lands |url=https://www2.dnr.sc.gov/ManagedLands/ManagedLand/County |access-date=April 1, 2023 |website=www2.dnr.sc.gov}}</ref>
* [[Leroys Ferry Recreation Area]]
* [[Leroys Ferry Recreation Area]]
* [[Long Cane Creek Picnic Area]]
* [[Long Cane Creek Picnic Area]]
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* [[Price's Mill]]
* [[Price's Mill]]
* [[Savannah Lakes Beach]]
* [[Savannah Lakes Beach]]
* [[Steven's Creek Heritage Preserve|Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve/Wildlife Management Area]] (part)<ref>{{Cite web |title=SCDNR Public Lands |url=https://www2.dnr.sc.gov/ManagedLands/ManagedLand/County |access-date=2023-04-01 |website=www2.dnr.sc.gov}}</ref>
* [[Steven's Creek Heritage Preserve|Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve/Wildlife Management Area]] (part)<ref name="SCDNR Public Lands"/>
* [[Sumter National Forest - Long Cane Ranger District]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=SCDNR Public Lands |url=https://www2.dnr.sc.gov/ManagedLands/ManagedLand/County |access-date=2023-04-01 |website=www2.dnr.sc.gov}}</ref>
* [[Sumter National Forest - Long Cane Ranger District]]<ref name="SCDNR Public Lands"/>


=== Major water bodies ===
===Major water bodies===
* [[Lake Strom Thurmond|J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir]]
* [[Clarks Hill Lake]]
* [[Savannah River]]
* [[Savannah River]]
* [[Steven Creek (South Carolina)|Steven Creek]]
* [[Steven Creek (South Carolina)|Steven Creek]]


=== Adjacent Counties ===
===Adjacent counties===
* [[Greenwood County, South Carolina|Greenwood County]] - northeast
* [[Greenwood County, South Carolina|Greenwood County]] – northeast
* [[Edgefield County, South Carolina|Edgefield County]] - east
* [[Edgefield County, South Carolina|Edgefield County]] – east
* [[Columbia County, Georgia]] - south
* [[Columbia County, Georgia]] – south
* [[Lincoln County, Georgia]] - west
* [[Lincoln County, Georgia]] – west
* [[Elbert County, Georgia]] - northwest
* [[Elbert County, Georgia]] – northwest
* [[Abbeville County, South Carolina|Abbeville County]] - northwest
* [[Abbeville County, South Carolina|Abbeville County]] – northwest


=== Major highways ===
===Major highways===
* {{Jct|state=SC|US|221}}
* {{Jct|state=SC|US|221}}
* {{Jct|state=SC|US|378}}
* {{Jct|state=SC|US|378}}
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|2020= 9526
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|estyear=2023
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|estimate=9941
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=March 18, 2015}}</ref><br />1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=March 18, 2015}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/sc190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|editor-last=Forstall|editor-first=Richard L.|date=March 27, 1995|access-date=March 18, 2015}}</ref><br />1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=2022-10-09 |url-status=live|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|date=April 2, 2001|access-date=March 18, 2015}}</ref> 2010-2013<ref name="QF"/><br />2020<ref name="USCensusEst2021"/>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=March 18, 2015}}</ref><br />1790–1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=March 18, 2015}}</ref> 1900–1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/sc190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|editor-last=Forstall|editor-first=Richard L.|date=March 27, 1995|access-date=March 18, 2015}}</ref><br />1990–2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=October 9, 2022 |url-status=live|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|date=April 2, 2001|access-date=March 18, 2015}}</ref> 2010<ref name="QF"/> 2020<ref name="2020CensusQuickFacts">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/mccormickcountysouthcarolina|title=QuickFacts: McCormick County, South Carolina|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=March 22, 2024}}</ref>
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|2020=9526}}


===2020 census===
===2020 census===
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As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 9,526 people, 3,957 households, and 2,513 families residing in the county.
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], there were 9,526 people, 3,957 households, and 2,513 families residing in the county.


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States Census]], there were 10,233&nbsp;people, 4,027&nbsp;households, and 2,798&nbsp;families living in the county.<ref name="census-dp1">{{cite web
At the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 10,233&nbsp;people, 4,027&nbsp;households, and 2,798&nbsp;families living in the county.<ref name="census-dp1">{{cite web
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|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US45065
|title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data
|title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data
|access-date=2016-03-11
|access-date=March 11, 2016
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213010644/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US45065
|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213010644/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US45065
|archive-date=2020-02-13
|archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
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}}</ref><ref name="QF">{{cite web |title=State & County QuickFacts |url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/45/45065.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717190517/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/45/45065.html |archive-date=July 17, 2011 |access-date=November 25, 2013 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|28.5|PD/sqmi}}. There were 5,453 housing units at an average density of {{convert|15.2|/sqmi}}.<ref name="census-density">{{cite web
}}</ref><ref name="QF">{{cite web |title=State & County QuickFacts |url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/45/45065.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717190517/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/45/45065.html |archive-date=July 17, 2011 |access-date=November 25, 2013 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|28.5|PD/sqmi}}. There were 5,453 housing units at an average density of {{convert|15.2|/sqmi}}.<ref name="census-density">{{cite web
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US45065
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US45065
|access-date=2016-03-11
|access-date=March 11, 2016
|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County
|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213184136/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US45065
|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213184136/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US45065
|archive-date=2020-02-13
|archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
|url-status=dead
}}</ref> 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.<ref name="census-dp1"/> In terms of ancestry, 10.7% were [[English people|English]], 10.2% were [[Americans|American]], 10.2% were [[Germans|German]], and 6.0% were [[Irish people|Irish]].<ref name="census-dp2">{{cite web
}}</ref> 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.<ref name="census-dp1"/> In terms of ancestry, 10.7% were [[English people|English]], 10.2% were [[Americans|American]], 10.2% were [[Germans|German]], and 6.0% were [[Irish people|Irish]].<ref name="census-dp2">{{cite web
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US45065
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US45065
|title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
|title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
|access-date=2016-03-11
|access-date=March 11, 2016
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213020455/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US45065
|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213020455/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US45065
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}}</ref>
}}</ref>
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|title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
|title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
|access-date=2016-03-11
|access-date=March 11, 2016
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213033208/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US45065
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===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR8">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2011-05-14 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 9,958 people, 3,558 households and 2,604 families living in the county. The [[population density]] was 28 people per square mile (11/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 4,459 housing units at an average density of 12 per square&nbsp;mile (5/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the county was 53.88% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 44.78% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.07% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.29% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.38% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.57% from two or more races. 0.86% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.
At the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]],<ref name="GR8">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=May 14, 2011 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> there were 9,958 people, 3,558 households and 2,604 families living in the county. The [[population density]] was {{convert|28|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people&nbsp;|people}}. There were 4,459 housing units at an average density of {{convert|12|/mi2|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the county was 53.88% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 44.78% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.07% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.29% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.38% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.57% from two or more races. 0.86% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.


There were 3,558 households, out of which 24.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.80% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 17.60% had a female householder with no husband present and 26.80% were non-families. 24.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.82.
There were 3,558 households, out of which 24.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.80% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 17.60% had a female householder with no husband present and 26.80% were non-families. 24.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.82.
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==Government and politics==
==Government and politics==
Like most rural South Carolina counties with a tight Black-white population ratio, the Democratic Party has fared well in McCormick County compared to others across the South, especially with the national party's cultural turn to the left in the 2000s and 2010s. However, in 2016 [[Donald Trump]] won the county by one fewer vote than [[Barack Obama]] did in 2012, marking the first GOP victory in the area since [[Richard Nixon]] in 1972.
Like most rural South Carolina counties with a tight Black-white population ratio, the Democratic Party has fared well in McCormick County compared to others across the South, especially with the national party's cultural turn to the left in the 2000s and 2010s. However, in 2016 [[Donald Trump]] won the county by one fewer vote than [[Barack Obama]] did in 2012, marking the first GOP victory in the area since [[Richard Nixon]] in 1972.
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==Communities==
== Economy ==
In 2022, the [[Gross domestic product|GDP]] was $278 million (about $27,961 per capita),<ref>{{Cite web |last=U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |date=2001-01-01 |title=Gross Domestic Product: All Industries in McCormick County, SC |url=https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/GDPALL45065 |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis}}</ref> and the [[Real gross domestic product|real GDP]] was $222.8 million (about $22,410 per capita) in [[Chained dollars|chained 2017 dollars]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |date=2001-01-01 |title=Real Gross Domestic Product: All Industries in McCormick County, SC |url=https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/REALGDPALL45065 |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis}}</ref>

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]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal |date=April 19, 2024 |title=McCormick County |url=https://lmi.dew.sc.gov/lmi%20site/Documents/CommunityProfiles/04000065.pdf |journal=Community Profiles |publisher=S.C. Department of Employment & Workforce - Business Intelligence Department |publication-place=Columbia, SC |issue=04000065}}</ref>
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|+ Employment and Wage Statistics by Industry in McCormick County, South Carolina - Q3 2023<ref name=":0" />
! style="text-align:left;" | Industry
! style="text-align:right;" | Employment Counts
! style="text-align:right;" | Employment Percentage (%)
! style="text-align:right;" | Average Annual Wage ($)
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| style="text-align:left;" | Accommodation and Food Services || style="text-align:right;" | 94 || style="text-align:right;" | 5.5 || style="text-align:right;" | 16,484
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services || style="text-align:right;" | 66 || style="text-align:right;" | 3.9 || style="text-align:right;" | 42,224
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting || style="text-align:right;" | 37 || style="text-align:right;" | 2.2 || style="text-align:right;" | 41,548
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Construction || style="text-align:right;" | 92 || style="text-align:right;" | 5.4 || style="text-align:right;" | 50,336
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Finance and Insurance || style="text-align:right;" | 23 || style="text-align:right;" | 1.3 || style="text-align:right;" | 50,648
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Health Care and Social Assistance || style="text-align:right;" | 351 || style="text-align:right;" | 20.5 || style="text-align:right;" | 34,996
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Information || style="text-align:right;" | 5 || style="text-align:right;" | 0.3 || style="text-align:right;" | 70,304
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Manufacturing || style="text-align:right;" | 113 || style="text-align:right;" | 6.6 || style="text-align:right;" | 42,588
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Other Services (except Public Administration) || style="text-align:right;" | 205 || style="text-align:right;" | 12.0 || style="text-align:right;" | 28,600
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services || style="text-align:right;" | 85 || style="text-align:right;" | 5.0 || style="text-align:right;" | 65,208
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Public Administration || style="text-align:right;" | 380 || style="text-align:right;" | 22.2 || style="text-align:right;" | 47,528
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing || style="text-align:right;" | 23 || style="text-align:right;" | 1.3 || style="text-align:right;" | 94,380
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Retail Trade || style="text-align:right;" | 226 || style="text-align:right;" | 13.2 || style="text-align:right;" | 23,764
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Wholesale Trade || style="text-align:right;" | 13 || style="text-align:right;" | 0.8 || style="text-align:right;" | 34,268
|-
| style="text-align:left; font-weight:bold;" | '''Total''' || style="text-align:right; font-weight:bold;" | '''1,713''' || style="text-align:right; font-weight:bold;" | '''100.0%''' || style="text-align:right; font-weight:bold;" | '''38,862'''
|}

== Communities ==

===Towns===
===Towns===
* [[McCormick, South Carolina|McCormick]] (county seat and largest town)
* [[McCormick, South Carolina|McCormick]] (county seat and largest community)
* [[Parksville, South Carolina|Parksville]]
* [[Parksville, South Carolina|Parksville]]
* [[Plum Branch, South Carolina|Plum Branch]]
* [[Plum Branch, South Carolina|Plum Branch]]
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==Notable people==
==Notable people==
* [[Johnny Letman]] - Musician
* [[Johnny Letman]], musician
* [[Patrick Noble]] - [[Governor of South Carolina]] (1838-1940)
* [[Patrick Noble]], [[governor of South Carolina]] (1838–1840)


==See also==
==See also==
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|Northwest = [[Abbeville County, South Carolina|Abbeville County]] and [[Elbert County, Georgia]]
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[[Category:McCormick County, South Carolina| ]]
[[Category:McCormick County, South Carolina| ]]

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McCormick County
County
McCormick County Courthouse
McCormick County Courthouse
Official seal of McCormick County
Seal
Motto: 
"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.
Coordinates: 33°54′N 82°19′W / 33.90°N 82.32°W / 33.90; -82.32
Country United States
State South Carolina
Founded1916
Named forCyrus McCormick
SeatMcCormick
Largest communityMcCormick
Area
 • Total393.61 sq mi (1,019.4 km2)
 • Land358.87 sq mi (929.5 km2)
 • Water34.74 sq mi (90.0 km2)  8.83%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total9,526
 • Estimate 
(2023)
9,941
 • Density26.54/sq mi (10.25/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitemccormickcountysc.org

McCormick County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, its population was 9,526,[1] making it the second-least populous county in South Carolina. Its county seat is McCormick.[2] The county was formed in 1916 from parts of Edgefield, Abbeville, and Greenwood counties.[3]

History

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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

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Map
Interactive map of McCormick County

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.[4] 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

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State and local protected areas/sites

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Major water bodies

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Adjacent counties

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Major highways

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
192016,444—
193011,471−30.2%
194010,367−9.6%
19509,577−7.6%
19608,629−9.9%
19707,955−7.8%
19807,797−2.0%
19908,86813.7%
20009,95812.3%
201010,2332.8%
20209,526−6.9%
2023 (est.)9,941[1]4.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790–1960[7] 1900–1990[8]
1990–2000[9] 2010[10] 2020[1]

2020 census

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McCormick County racial composition[11]
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

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At the 2010 census, there were 10,233 people, 4,027 households, and 2,798 families living in the county.[12][10] 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).[13] 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.[12] In terms of ancestry, 10.7% were English, 10.2% were American, 10.2% were German, and 6.0% were Irish.[14]

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.[12]

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.[15]

2000 census

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At the 2000 census,[16] there were 9,958 people, 3,558 households and 2,604 families living in the county. The population density was 28 people per square mile (11 people/km2). There were 4,459 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile (4.6/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 53.88% Black or African American, 44.78% White, 0.07% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. 0.86% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,558 households, out of which 24.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.80% were married couples living together, 17.60% had a female householder with no husband present and 26.80% were non-families. 24.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 19.50% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 28.10% from 45 to 64 and 16.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 113.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $31,577, and the median income for a family was $38,822. Males had a median income of $28,824 versus $21,587 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,770. About 15.10% of families and 17.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.50% of those under age 18 and 11.90% of those age 65 or over.

Government and politics

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Like most rural South Carolina counties with a tight Black-white population ratio, the Democratic Party has fared well in McCormick County compared to others across the South, especially with the national party's cultural turn to the left in the 2000s and 2010s. However, in 2016 Donald Trump won the county by one fewer vote than Barack Obama did in 2012, marking the first GOP victory in the area since Richard Nixon in 1972.

United States presidential election results for McCormick County, South Carolina[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 2,958 51.92% 2,687 47.17% 52 0.91%
2016 2,652 50.84% 2,479 47.53% 85 1.63%
2012 2,467 47.81% 2,653 51.41% 40 0.78%
2008 2,437 46.58% 2,755 52.66% 40 0.76%
2004 2,396 46.78% 2,648 51.70% 78 1.52%
2000 1,704 46.54% 1,896 51.79% 61 1.67%
1996 1,104 35.35% 1,858 59.49% 161 5.16%
1992 899 29.46% 1,846 60.48% 307 10.06%
1988 1,172 40.22% 1,722 59.09% 20 0.69%
1984 1,186 43.51% 1,526 55.98% 14 0.51%
1980 797 30.60% 1,774 68.10% 34 1.31%
1976 640 26.37% 1,774 73.09% 13 0.54%
1972 1,302 60.22% 844 39.04% 16 0.74%
1968 466 21.08% 988 44.69% 757 34.24%
1964 939 65.34% 498 34.66% 0 0.00%
1960 347 33.79% 680 66.21% 0 0.00%
1956 102 11.74% 485 55.81% 282 32.45%
1952 577 48.04% 624 51.96% 0 0.00%
1948 0 0.00% 30 4.04% 713 95.96%
1944 1 0.28% 307 86.72% 46 12.99%
1940 11 2.56% 419 97.44% 0 0.00%
1936 8 1.20% 656 98.80% 0 0.00%
1932 5 0.93% 530 99.07% 0 0.00%
1928 20 3.14% 615 96.70% 1 0.16%
1924 15 2.72% 520 94.37% 16 2.90%
1920 0 0.00% 557 100.00% 0 0.00%
1916 0 0.00% 637 99.69% 2 0.31%

Economy

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In 2022, the GDP was $278 million (about $27,961 per capita),[18] and the real GDP was $222.8 million (about $22,410 per capita) in chained 2017 dollars.[19]

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.[20]

Employment and Wage Statistics by Industry in McCormick County, South Carolina - Q3 2023[20]
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

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Towns

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Census-designated places

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Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "QuickFacts: McCormick County, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "South Carolina: Individual County Chronologies". South Carolina Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2009. Archived from the original on January 3, 2017. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
  4. ^ "2020 County Gazetteer Files – South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. August 23, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c "SCDNR Public Lands". www2.dnr.sc.gov. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
  8. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
  10. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 17, 2011. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
  11. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  12. ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  13. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  14. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  15. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  16. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  17. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  18. ^ U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (January 1, 2001). "Gross Domestic Product: All Industries in McCormick County, SC". FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  19. ^ U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (January 1, 2001). "Real Gross Domestic Product: All Industries in McCormick County, SC". FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
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