St. Matthews, South Carolina
Encyclopedia
St. Matthews is a town in Calhoun County
, South Carolina
, United States
. The population was 2,107 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat
of Calhoun County
.
St. Matthews is part of the Columbia, South Carolina
Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 1.9 square miles (5.0 km²), of which, 1.9 square miles (5.0 km²) of it is land and 0.52% is water.
of 2000, there were 2,107 people, 823 households, and 549 families residing in the town. The population density
was 1,091.1 people per square mile (421.5/km²). There were 913 housing units at an average density of 472.8 per square mile (182.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 37.16% White, 61.46% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races
, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.
There were 823 households out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples
living together, 21.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the town the population was spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 72.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 66.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $24,969, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $29,760 versus $21,311 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $14,911. About 19.5% of families and 24.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.8% of those under age 18 and 21.4% of those age 65 or over.
Calhoun County, South Carolina
Calhoun County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. In 2000, its population was 15,185; a 2005 Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 15,100. It is named for John C. Calhoun, the former U.S. Vice-President, Senator, Representative and cabinet member from South...
, South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 2,107 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Calhoun County
Calhoun County, South Carolina
Calhoun County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. In 2000, its population was 15,185; a 2005 Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 15,100. It is named for John C. Calhoun, the former U.S. Vice-President, Senator, Representative and cabinet member from South...
.
St. Matthews is part of the Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia is the state capital and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The population was 129,272 according to the 2010 census. Columbia is the county seat of Richland County, but a portion of the city extends into neighboring Lexington County. The city is the center of a metropolitan...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Columbia, South Carolina metropolitan area
As defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, and used by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes only, the Columbia Metropolitan Statistical Area, is an area consisting of six counties in central South Carolina, anchored by the city of Columbia. As of the 2000 census, the MSA had...
.
Geography
St. Matthews is located at 33°39′53"N 80°46′44"W (33.664734, -80.778976).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the town has a total area of 1.9 square miles (5.0 km²), of which, 1.9 square miles (5.0 km²) of it is land and 0.52% is water.
Private
- The Calhoun Academy is the private co-educational college preparatory school that is located in St. Matthews.
Public
- Guinyard Elementary
- Sandy Run School
- John Ford Middle School
- Calhoun County High SchoolCalhoun County High SchoolCalhoun County High School is a public secondary school in St. Matthews, South Carolina.-Campus:The campus is very large with a pasture on the right with the new k-8 school in front is it on saints road.-Extracurricular activities:...
Notable residents
- Mike ColterMike ColterMike Colter is an American actor.He was born in Columbia, South Carolina and grew up in St. Matthews, South Carolina. He earned a bachelor's degree in theater from the University of South Carolina in 1999...
, actor - James 'Blood' Ulmer Jazz and Blues Guitarist
- Clarence FelderClarence FelderClarence Felder is an American character actor who starred in films and on television and co-starred in ten Broadway productions....
, actor - Viola DavisViola DavisViola Davis is an American actress.Known primarily as a stage actress, Davis won a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play and a Drama Desk Award for her role in King Hedley II . She won a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play for her role in the...
, Academy Award Nominee and actress - Alshon JeffreyAlshon JeffreyAlshon Jeffery is an American football wide receiver with the University of South Carolina Gamecocks. At the beginning of the 2011 season he was recognized by ESPN as the best overall player in the SEC. He is one of the top prospects for the 2012 NFL Draft, ranked by Mel Kiper, Jr. as the best...
, University of South Carolina Wide Receiver - Phillip MerlingPhillip MerlingPhillip Blaine Merling is an American football defensive end for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dolphins in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Clemson.-Early years:Played tight end and defensive end at Fork Union...
, Miami Dolphins Defensive End in the NFL - Wes Powell, Retired Army Captain and graduate of Florida Institute of Technology
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,107 people, 823 households, and 549 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,091.1 people per square mile (421.5/km²). There were 913 housing units at an average density of 472.8 per square mile (182.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 37.16% White, 61.46% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.
There were 823 households out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 21.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the town the population was spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 72.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 66.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $24,969, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $29,760 versus $21,311 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $14,911. About 19.5% of families and 24.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.8% of those under age 18 and 21.4% of those age 65 or over.