Kershaw County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 52,647. Its county seat is Camden⁶. Image File history File links Map_of_South_Carolina_highlighting_Kershaw_County. ... Originally, in continental Europe, a county was the land under the jurisdiction of a count. ... A U.S. state is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, together with the District of Columbia and Palmyra Atoll (an uninhabited incorporated unorganized territory), form the United States of America. ... State nickname: Palmetto State Other U.S. States Capital Columbia Largest city Columbia Governor Mark Sanford (R) Senators Lindsey Graham (R) Jim DeMint (R) Official languages English Area 82,965 km² (40th)  - Land 78,051 km²  - Water 4,915 km² (6%) Population (2000)  - Population {{{2000Pop}}} (26th)  - Density 51. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... A county seat is an administrative centre for a county. ... Camden is a city located in Kershaw County, South Carolina. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,917 km² (740 mi²). 1,881 km² (726 mi²) of it is land and 36 km² (14 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.89% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is the area equal to a square with sides each 1 mile long. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 52,647 people, 20,188 households, and 14,918 families residing in the county. The population density is 28/km² (72/mi²). There are 22,683 housing units at an average density of 12/km² (31/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 71.61% White, 26.29% Black or African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.62% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 1.68% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 20,188 households out of which 33.70% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.80% are married couples living together, 13.60% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.10% are non-families. 22.60% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.90% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.58 and the average family size is 3.02. Marriage is a legal, social, and religious relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...

Kershaw County, South Carolina, original courthouse in Camden, South Carolina by Robert Mills (architect) built about 1827, now home of the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center

In the county, the population is spread out with 26.10% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 12.90% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 93.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.00 males. ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1800x1200, 834 KB) Robert Mills courthouse, Kershaw County, South Carolina Image copyleft: Image taken by me, released under GFDL Pollinator 03:55, Nov 9, 2004 (UTC) ( ) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1800x1200, 834 KB) Robert Mills courthouse, Kershaw County, South Carolina Image copyleft: Image taken by me, released under GFDL Pollinator 03:55, Nov 9, 2004 (UTC) ( ) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev... Camden is a city located in Kershaw County, South Carolina. ... Robert Mills (1781 - 1855) was the first native born American to become a professional architect. ...

The median income for a household in the county is $38,804, and the median income for a family is $44,836. Males have a median income of $32,246 versus $22,714 for females. The per capita income for the county is $18,360. 12.80% of the population and 9.70% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.90% of those under the age of 18 and 14.10% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Cities and towns

• Antioch
• Bethune
• Boykin
• Camden, County Seat
• Cassatt
• Elgin
• Liberty Hill
• Lugoff
• Westville

Antioch is a small community in Kershaw County, South Carolina, located east of Camden. ... Bethune is a town located in Kershaw County, South Carolina. ... History With a population of about 200, Boykin, South Carolina is a vision of a time past where a water powered grist mill still grinds meal and grits. ... Camden is a city located in Kershaw County, South Carolina. ... History Begun as a railroad stop on the Seaboard Railroad and named for a railroad executive, Cassatt is one of the many small towns dotting US Hwy 1 as it meanders south from Maine to Florida. ... Elgin is a town located in Kershaw County, South Carolina. ... History Settled by lovers of freedom in the early 19th century, Liberty Hill is set on a narrow ridge with a view of four counties. ... Lugoff is a census-designated place located in Kershaw County, South Carolina. ... History Before Westville got its name, it was known only as the West Section. ...

History

Kershaw County was named for Joseph Kershaw (1727-1791), an early settler. Originally part of Camden District, Kershaw County was formed in 1791 from parts of Claremont, Lancaster, Fairfield, and Richland counties. The county seat is Camden, which is the oldest inland city in South Carolina. This site was settled around 1732 by English traders and farmers who moved inland from Charleston. During the Revolutionary War the British occupied Camden from June 1780 to May 1781. Fourteen battles took place in the area, including the Battle of Camden (August 16, 1780) and the Battle of Hobkirk Hill (April 25, 1781). Kershaw County later produced six Confederate generals: Joseph Brevard Kershaw (1822-1894), James Chesnut (1815-1885), James Cantey (1818-1873), Zack Cantey Deas (1819-1882), John Bordenave Villepigue (1830-1862), and John Doby Kennedy (1840-1896). Union troops under General Sherman burned parts of Camden in February 1865. Statesman and financier Bernard M. Baruch (1870-1965) and labor leader Lane Kirkland were born in Kershaw County. Lancaster County is the name of several counties in the United States: Lancaster County, Nebraska Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Lancaster County, South Carolina Lancaster County, Virginia This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Fairfield County is the name of several counties in the United States: Fairfield County, Connecticut Fairfield County, Ohio Fairfield County, South Carolina This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Richland County is the name of several counties in the United States: Richland County, Illinois Richland County, Montana Richland County, North Dakota Richland County, Ohio Richland County, South Carolina Richland County, Wisconsin See also: Richland Parish, Louisiana. ... Camden is a city located in Kershaw County, South Carolina. ... State nickname: Palmetto State Other U.S. States Capital Columbia Largest city Columbia Governor Mark Sanford (R) Senators Lindsey Graham (R) Jim DeMint (R) Official languages English Area 82,965 km² (40th)  - Land 78,051 km²  - Water 4,915 km² (6%) Population (2000)  - Population {{{2000Pop}}} (26th)  - Density 51. ... Motto: Fedes Mores Juraque Curat Nickname: The Holy City, The Palmetto City Founded Incorporated 1670   County Berkeley and Charleston Counties Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. ... The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was a war fought primarily between Great Britain and revolutionaries within thirteen of her North American colonies. ... The Battle of Camden was an important battle in the southern theatre of the American Revolutionary War. ... Portrait of William Tecumseh Sherman by Mathew Brady William Tecumseh Sherman (February 8, 1820 – February 14, 1891) was an American soldier, businessman, and author. ... Bernard Mannes Baruch (August 19, 1870 _ June 20, 1965) was an American financier and presidential adviser. ... Joseph Lane Kirkland (March 12, 1922 - August 14, 1999) US union leader. ...

Content from the South Carolina State Library Reference Room

	State of South Carolina Image File history File links Flag_of_South_Carolina. ... A U.S. state is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, together with the District of Columbia and Palmyra Atoll (an uninhabited incorporated unorganized territory), form the United States of America. ... State nickname: Palmetto State Other U.S. States Capital Columbia Largest city Columbia Governor Mark Sanford (R) Senators Lindsey Graham (R) Jim DeMint (R) Official languages English Area 82,965 km² (40th)  - Land 78,051 km²  - Water 4,915 km² (6%) Population (2000)  - Population {{{2000Pop}}} (26th)  - Density 51. ...
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Regions	Capital City/Lake Murray Country | Grand Strand | Historic Charleston | Midlands | Old 96 District | Olde English District | Pee Dee | Santee Cooper Country | South Carolina Low Country | Metrolina | Thoroughbred Country | The Upstate This list of regions of the United States includes official (governmental) and non-official areas within the borders of the United States, not including U.S. states, the federal district of Washington, D.C. or standard subentities such as cities or counties. ... Lake Murray Country is a large area of South Carolina, USA; the region is approximately 78 acres of water and 50,000 acres of land. ... The Grand Strand is a popular tourist destination in the eastern portion of the U.S. state of South Carolina. ... Charleston, South Carolinas Oldest City Charleston is an American city located in Charleston County, South Carolina. ... The Midlands roughly refers to an area in the middle of South_Carolina, including but not limited to: Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Orangeburg, Richland and Sumter counties. ... Old 96 District now a popular tourist destination was ruled by the Cherokee Indians. ... The Olde English District is a region of South Carolina encompassing Camden, Chester, Clover, Fort Mill, Kershaw, Lake Wylie, Lancaster, Rock Hill, Woodruff, and York counties. ... The Pee Dee region of South Carolina is the northeastern corner of the state. ... Santee Cooper Country refers to the area in south central South Carolina surrounding the Santee Cooper Lakes. ... The South Carolina Low Country is a term used to describe the states coastal counties, generally south of Charleston. ... The Charlotte metropolitan area, formally known as the Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill CMSA, is composed of seven counties in North Carolina and one county in South Carolina, though six other counties in North Carolina and two in South Carolina are also considered part of the region. ... The Upstate is the region in northwestern South Carolina, also known as the The Upcountry. ...
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