Jasper County, South Carolina
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Jasper County
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 Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina | |
 South Carolina's location within the U.S. | |
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| Country |  United States
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| State |  South Carolina |
| Founded | 1912 |
| Named for | William Jasper |
| Seat | Ridgeland |
| Largest city | Hardeeville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 699 sq mi (1,810 km2) |
| • Land | 656 sq mi (1,700 km2) |
| • Water | 43 sq mi (110 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 28,558 |
| • Density | 43.5/sq mi (16.8/km2) |
| Website | [[1] www |
Jasper County is a county located in the southern part of the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 28,558. Its county seat is Ridgeland. The county was formed in 1912 and named after William Jasper, a noted sergeant in the American Revolutionary War.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 699 square miles (1,810 km²), of which 656 square miles (1,700 km²) is land and 43 square miles (110 km²) (6.1%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Hampton County - north
- Beaufort County - east
- Chatham County, Georgia - south
- Effingham County, Georgia - west
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 28,558 people, 10,237 households, and 7,123 families residing in the county. The population density was 43.5 inhabitants per square mile (16.8/km²).
Communities[edit | edit source]
Cities[edit | edit source]
Towns[edit | edit source]
- Ridgeland (county seat)
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Government and infrastructure[edit | edit source]
Jasper County is governed by a council-administrator system. The county council consists of elected officials who serve four-year terms. The council appoints an administrator to oversee the day-to-day operations of the county.
Education[edit | edit source]
Jasper County is served by the Jasper County School District, which operates several public schools in the area.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Major highways in Jasper County include Interstate 95, U.S. Route 17, and U.S. Route 278. The county is also served by the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, located nearby in Savannah, Georgia.
See also[edit | edit source]
- List of counties in South Carolina
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Jasper County, South Carolina
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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