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Winnsboro, South Carolina

Winnsboro is a town located in Fairfield County, South Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,599. It is the county seat of Fairfield County6.

Geography

\nWinnsboro is located at 34°22'37" North, 81°5'17" West (34.377069, -81.087959)
1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 8.4 km² (3.2 mi²). 8.4 km² (3.2 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

\nAs of the
census of 2000, there are 3,599 people, 1,454 households, and 984 families residing in the town. The population density is 428.9/km² (1,109.6/mi²). There are 1,597 housing units at an average density of 190.3/km² (492.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 40.29% White, 58.46% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. 1.31% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 1,454 households out of which 33.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.7% are married couples living together, 25.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% are non-families. 29.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.46 and the average family size is 3.04. In the town the population is spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 80.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 75.1 males. The median income for a household in the town is $25,094, and the median income for a family is $29,550. Males have a median income of $29,275 versus $18,925 for females. The per capita income for the town is $14,135. 24.4% of the population and 23.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 33.9% are under the age of 18 and 14.1% are 65 or older.