McCormick County, South Carolina
McCormick County, South Carolina is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,526, making it the least populous county in South Carolina. The county seat is McCormick.
History[edit | edit source]
McCormick County was formed in 1916 from parts of Edgefield, Abbeville, and Greenwood counties. It was named after Cyrus McCormick, the inventor of the mechanical reaper, who owned significant land in the area.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 394 square miles (1,020 km²), of which 359 square miles (930 km²) is land and 35 square miles (91 km²) (8.9%) is water. The county is part of the Savannah River basin.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Abbeville County - north
- Greenwood County - northeast
- Edgefield County - southeast
- Columbia County, Georgia - south
- Lincoln County, Georgia - southwest
- Elbert County, Georgia - west
National protected areas[edit | edit source]
- Sumter National Forest (part)
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 9,526 people, 4,200 households, and 2,800 families residing in the county. The population density was 26 people per square mile (10/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 45.6% White, 52.1% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
Communities[edit | edit source]
Towns[edit | edit source]
- McCormick (county seat)
- Parksville
- Plum Branch
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Education[edit | edit source]
McCormick County is served by the McCormick County School District. The district operates several schools, including McCormick Elementary School, McCormick Middle School, and McCormick High School.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of McCormick County is primarily based on agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The county is known for its historical sites, outdoor recreational activities, and proximity to the Savannah River.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Major highways in McCormick County include:
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Cyrus McCormick, inventor of the mechanical reaper, after whom the county is named.
See also[edit | edit source]
- List of counties in South Carolina
- National Register of Historic Places listings in McCormick County, South Carolina
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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