Williamsburg County, South Carolina

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Williamsburg County, South Carolina
County
Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
Country	United States
State	South Carolina
Founded	1804
County seat	Kingstree
Area
• Total	937 sq mi (2,430 km2)
• Land	934 sq mi (2,420 km2)
• Water	3.1 sq mi (8 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	31,026
• Density	33/sq mi (13/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (Eastern)

Williamsburg County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 31,026. The county seat is Kingstree. The county was created in 1804.

History

Williamsburg County was established in 1804 from parts of Liberty County. It was named after King William III of England. The area was originally settled by Scots-Irish and Huguenots in the early 18th century.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 937 square miles (2,430 km²), of which 934 square miles (2,420 km²) is land and 3.1 square miles (8.0 km²) (0.3%) is water.

Adjacent counties

• Florence County - north
• Marion County - northeast
• Georgetown County - southeast
• Berkeley County - southwest
• Clarendon County - west

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 31,026 people, 12,000 households, and 8,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 33 people per square mile (13/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 65% African American, 33% White, and 2% from other races.

Economy

The economy of Williamsburg County is primarily based on agriculture, manufacturing, and services. Major crops include tobacco, soybeans, and cotton. The county also has a growing manufacturing sector, with several companies operating in the area.

Education

Williamsburg County is served by the Williamsburg County School District. The district operates several elementary, middle, and high schools. There are also private and charter schools in the area.

Transportation

Major highways in Williamsburg County include:

• Interstate 95
• U.S. Route 52
• U.S. Route 521
• South Carolina Highway 41

Communities

Towns

• Greeleyville
• Hemingway
• Lane
• Stuckey

Census-designated places

• Andrews (partly in Georgetown County)
• Nesmith
• Salters

Notable people

• Ronald McNair, astronaut and physicist, was born in Lake City, which is partly in Williamsburg County.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Williamsburg County, South Carolina
• List of counties in South Carolina