Jasper County, South Carolina
Jasper County is the southernmost county in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 28,791.[1] Its county seat is Ridgeland and its largest community is Hardeeville.[2] The county was formed in 1912 from portions of Hampton County and Beaufort County.
Jasper County | |
|---|---|
Flag Seal | |
Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina | |
South Carolina's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 32°25′50″N 81°01′18″W / 32.43059°N 81.021627°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| Founded | 1912 |
| Named for | William Jasper |
| Seat | Ridgeland |
| Largest community | Hardeeville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 701.58 sq mi (1,817.1 km2) |
| • Land | 655.16 sq mi (1,696.9 km2) |
| • Water | 46.42 sq mi (120.2 km2) 6.62% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 28,791 |
| • Estimate (2022) | 32,039 |
| • Density | 43.94/sq mi (16.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional districts | 1st, 6th |
| Website | www |
Jasper County is included in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located in the Lowcountry region of the state.
History edit
The county was founded in 1912 and was named after William Jasper. The county seat is Ridgeland while the largest community is Hardeeville. The county is also in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
For several decades, in contrast to neighboring Beaufort County, Jasper was one of the poorest counties in the state. Recent development from 2000 onwards has given the county new residents, expanded business opportunities, and a wealthier tax base.
Geography edit
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 701.58 square miles (1,817.1 km2), of which 655.16 square miles (1,696.9 km2) is land and 46.42 square miles (120.2 km2) (6.62%) is water.[3]
National protected areas edit
State and local protected areas/sites edit
- Frampton Plantation House
- Kingfisher Pond Recreation Area
- Old House Plantation
- Tillman Sand Ridge Heritage Preserve/Wildlife Management Area[4]
- Turtle Island Wildlife Management Area[4]
Major water bodies edit
- Atlantic Ocean (North Atlantic Ocean)
- Intracoastal Waterway
- Little Black River[5]
- Middle River[6]
- Okatee River
- Savannah River
- Tulifiny River
Adjacent counties edit
- Hampton County – north
- Beaufort County – east
- Chatham County, Georgia – south
- Effingham County, Georgia – west
Major highways edit
Demographics edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 9,868 | — | |
| 1930 | 9,988 | 1.2% | |
| 1940 | 11,011 | 10.2% | |
| 1950 | 10,995 | −0.1% | |
| 1960 | 12,237 | 11.3% | |
| 1970 | 11,885 | −2.9% | |
| 1980 | 14,504 | 22.0% | |
| 1990 | 15,487 | 6.8% | |
| 2000 | 20,678 | 33.5% | |
| 2010 | 24,777 | 19.8% | |
| 2020 | 28,791 | 16.2% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 32,039 | [1] | 11.3% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] 1790–1960[8] 1900–1990[9] 1990–2000[10] 2010[11] 2020[12] | |||
2020 census edit
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2000[13] | Pop 2010[11] | Pop 2020[12] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 8,374 | 9,263 | 13,056 | 40.50% | 37.39% | 45.35% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 10,852 | 11,303 | 9,559 | 52.48% | 45.62% | 33.20% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 64 | 49 | 59 | 0.31% | 0.20% | 0.20% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 89 | 169 | 187 | 0.43% | 0.68% | 0.65% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 9 | 5 | 23 | 0.04% | 0.02% | 0.08% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 13 | 21 | 108 | 0.06% | 0.08% | 0.38% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 87 | 215 | 720 | 0.42% | 0.87% | 2.50% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,190 | 3,752 | 5,079 | 5.75% | 15.14% | 17.64% |
| Total | 20,678 | 24,777 | 28,791 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 census, there were 28,791 people, 10,269 households, and 7,298 families residing in the county.
2010 census edit
At the 2010 census, there were 24,777 people, 8,517 households, and 5,944 families living in the county.[14][15] The population density was 37.8 inhabitants per square mile (14.6 inhabitants/km2). There were 10,299 housing units at an average density of 15.7 units per square mile (6.1 units/km2).[16] The racial makeup of the county was 46.0% black or African American, 43.0% white, 0.7% Asian, 0.5% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 8.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 15.1% of the population.[14] In terms of ancestry, 7.1% were Irish, and 2.5% were American.[17]
Of the 8,517 households, 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 18.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.2% were non-families, and 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.23. The median age was 34.6 years.[14]
The median income for a household in the county was $37,393 and the median income for a family was $45,800. Males had a median income of $31,999 versus $24,859 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,997. About 14.2% of families and 21.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.2% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.[18]
2000 census edit
At the 2000 census,[19] there were 20,678 people, 7,042 households, and 5,091 families living in the county. The population density was 32 people per square mile (12 people/km2). There were 7,928 housing units at an average density of 12 units per square mile (4.6 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 52.69% Black or African American, 42.39% White, 0.37% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 3.39% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. 5.75% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 7,042 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 18.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.22.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.3 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,727, and the median income for a family was $36,793. Males had a median income of $29,407 versus $21,055 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,161. About 15.4% of families and 20.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.3% of those under age 18 and 21.4% of those age 65 or over.
Law and government edit
Jasper County is governed by a five-member partisan county council, who are elected in staggered four year terms. The council appoints a county administrator who is tasked with running the day-to-day operations of the county, with the exception of the Sheriff's Office.
Mary Gordon Ellis, the first woman elected to the South Carolina legislature, represented Jasper County in the state senate for one term, from 1928 to 1932, after having served as state superintendent of schools.[20]
Politics edit
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2020 | 7,078 | 49.17% | 7,185 | 49.92% | 131 | 0.91% |
| 2016 | 5,187 | 45.39% | 5,956 | 52.12% | 284 | 2.49% |
| 2012 | 4,169 | 41.60% | 5,757 | 57.45% | 95 | 0.95% |
| 2008 | 3,365 | 38.01% | 5,389 | 60.87% | 100 | 1.13% |
| 2004 | 2,933 | 42.84% | 3,840 | 56.09% | 73 | 1.07% |
| 2000 | 2,414 | 37.32% | 3,646 | 56.36% | 409 | 6.32% |
| 1996 | 2,024 | 31.29% | 4,053 | 62.66% | 391 | 6.05% |
| 1992 | 1,725 | 29.93% | 3,453 | 59.92% | 585 | 10.15% |
| 1988 | 2,004 | 40.66% | 2,894 | 58.71% | 31 | 0.63% |
| 1984 | 3,102 | 45.09% | 3,753 | 54.56% | 24 | 0.35% |
| 1980 | 1,617 | 32.54% | 3,312 | 66.65% | 40 | 0.80% |
| 1976 | 1,221 | 29.49% | 2,903 | 70.12% | 16 | 0.39% |
| 1972 | 1,650 | 57.21% | 1,203 | 41.71% | 31 | 1.07% |
| 1968 | 633 | 20.31% | 1,402 | 44.99% | 1,081 | 34.69% |
| 1964 | 1,593 | 61.39% | 1,002 | 38.61% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 779 | 51.93% | 721 | 48.07% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1956 | 403 | 31.71% | 210 | 16.52% | 658 | 51.77% |
| 1952 | 800 | 55.71% | 636 | 44.29% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1948 | 31 | 3.49% | 141 | 15.90% | 715 | 80.61% |
| 1944 | 18 | 3.96% | 230 | 50.66% | 206 | 45.37% |
| 1940 | 41 | 8.93% | 418 | 91.07% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1936 | 4 | 0.88% | 452 | 99.12% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1932 | 11 | 2.68% | 399 | 97.32% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1928 | 5 | 4.67% | 102 | 95.33% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1924 | 0 | 0.00% | 89 | 69.53% | 39 | 30.47% |
| 1920 | 0 | 0.00% | 219 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1916 | 0 | 0.00% | 243 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1912 | 0 | 0.00% | 198 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
Communities edit
City edit
- Hardeeville (largest community)
Town edit
- Ridgeland (county seat)
Unincorporated communities edit
See also edit
- List of counties in South Carolina
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Jasper County, South Carolina
- Jasper Ocean Terminal, planned deepwater container port in the county
References edit
- ^ a b "QuickFacts: Jasper County, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
- ^ . National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "2020 County Gazetteer Files – South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. August 23, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ^ a b "SCDNR Public Lands". www2.dnr.sc.gov. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ Pinckney, Carmen (March 17, 2020). "Savannah National Wildlife Refuge Hiking Trails". South Carolina Lowcountry. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ Roosevelt, Franklin D. (April 10, 1939). "Proclamation 2329—Closed Area Under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Georgia and South Carolina". The American Presidency Project. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
- ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
- ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Jasper County, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ a b "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Jasper County, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "P004 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Jasper County, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ 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.
- ^ . United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
- ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- ^ . nwhm.org. Archived from the original on September 6, 2015. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
- ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
External links edit
- Geographic data related to Jasper County, South Carolina at OpenStreetMap
- Official website
- Jasper County history and images