St. Matthews, South Carolina
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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[Geographic references#6GR6].
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.0 km² (1.9 mi²). 5.0 km² (1.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.52% is water.
Infrastructure
Municipal Government
Education
Private
- The Calhoun Academy is the private co-educational college preperatory school that is located in St. Matthews.
Public
- Guinyard Elementary
- Sandy Run School
- John Ford Middle
- Calhoun County High School.
People & Culture
Demographics
As of the census[Geographic references#2GR2] of 2000, there were 2,107 people, 823 households, and 549 families residing in the town. The population density was 421.5/km² (1,091.1/mi²). There were 913 housing units at an average density of 182.6/km² (472.8/mi²). 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.
Cuisine
- The Town and Country
- The House of Pizza
Events & Attractions
- The Calhoun County Museum and Cultural Center hosts an annual Fall Gala that attracts the best people around the county.
- Calhoun County Courthouse is of historical significance.
- Calhoun Country Club - A semi-private club offers tennis, a 18 hole golf course, driving range, putting green, pool complex, snack bar, and pro shop.
- Nightlife - The Calhoun Saloon and The Gin
External links
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