25-720: Harleyville is a town in Dorchester County , South Carolina , United States. The population was 677 at the 2010 census , up from 594 at the 2000 census . Harleyville is part of the Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville metropolitan area . As of 2018 the population is 696. Harleyville was named after the Harley family. The St. Paul Camp Ground was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. Harleyville
50-560: A metropolitan statistical area used for statistical purposes only by the United States Census Bureau and other federal agencies. The OMB defines the area as comprising Berkeley , Charleston and Dorchester counties, an area with 799,636 residents in the 2020 census . Principal cities include Charleston, North Charleston , and Summerville . The area is commonly referred to as the Tri-County Area or
75-419: A household in the town was $ 26,397, and the median income for a family was $ 35,313. Males had a median income of $ 33,083 versus $ 21,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 16,412. About 23.1% of families and 43.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 22.9% of those age 65 or over. Dorchester County, South Carolina Dorchester County
100-585: A sub tender were homeported at the Weapons Station, while one SSN attack squadron, Submarine Squadron 4 , and a sub tender were homeported at the Naval Base. At the 1996 closure of the Station's Polaris Missile Facility Atlantic (POMFLANT), over 2,500 nuclear warheads and their UGM-27 Polaris , UGM-73 Poseidon , and UGM-96 Trident I delivery missiles ( SLBM ) were stored and maintained, guarded by
125-450: Is L.C. Knight. The Sherriffs Department maintains the L.C. Knight Dorchester County Detention Center which opened in 2016. In 2022, the GDP of Dorchester County was $ 5.3 billion (about $ 30,938 per capita). The real GDP was $ 4.5 billion ($ 26,635 per capita) in chained 2017 dollars . Between 2022-2023, the unemployment rate has fluctuated between 2.6-2.9%. As of April 2024 , some of
150-571: Is located in northern Dorchester County at 33°12.7′N 80°26.9′W / 33.2117°N 80.4483°W / 33.2117; -80.4483 (33.2122, -80.4486). U.S. Route 178 passes through the center of town, leading northwest 31 miles (50 km) to Orangeburg and southeast 7 miles (11 km) to its terminus at U.S. Route 78 . South Carolina Highway 453 leads north 1 mile (1.6 km) to Exit 177 on Interstate 26 ; I-26 leads northwest 68 miles (109 km) to Columbia and southeast 45 miles (72 km) to Charleston . According to
175-622: Is located in the U.S. state of South Carolina . As of the 2020 census , the population was 161,540. Its county seat is St. George . The county was created on February 25, 1897 by an act of the South Carolina General Assembly . Dorchester County is included in the Charleston - North Charleston , SC Metropolitan Statistical Area . It is in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina. Dorchester County
200-458: Is named for its first settlement area, which was established by Congregationalists in 1696. These settlers applied the name "Dorchester" after their last residence in Dorchester, Massachusetts . Dorchester was not established as a separate county until 1897. However, when it was separately established, it came from parts of the neighboring Colleton and Berkeley counties. According to
225-538: The Lowcountry , though the latter term has historically referred to South Carolina's southern coast in general. As of the census of 2000, there were 549,033 people, 227,957 households, and 161,448 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 65.10% White , 30.80% African American , 0.41% Native American , 1.32% Asian , 0.06% Pacific Islander , 0.98% from other races , and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.38% of
250-440: The U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 571.18 square miles (1,479.3 km ), of which 568.59 square miles (1,472.6 km ) is land and 2.59 square miles (6.7 km ) (0.45%) is water. As of the 2020 census , there were 161,540 people, 57,768 households, and 41,473 families residing in the county. At the 2010 census , there were 136,555 people, 50,259 households, and 36,850 families living in
275-552: The United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.0 km), all of it land. The Audubon's Francis Beidler forest is located just outside of town. Within the park, there are miles of boardwalks through the old four hole swamp. As of the census of 2010, there were 693 people, 250 households, and 165 families residing in the town. The population density was 601.1 inhabitants per square mile (232.1/km). There were 282 housing units at an average density of 285.4 per square mile (110.2/km). The racial makeup of
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#1732801892609300-904: The 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. The seven-member County Council is elected by single-member districts. Dorchester County operates under the Council-Administrator form of government whereby County Council appoints a County Administrator to oversee the day-to-day functions of county government. Jason L. Ward has served as the County Administrator since 2004. He is aided by a Deputy County Administrator and Chief Financial Officer (Daniel T. Prentice), Deputy County Administrator for Public Safety (Mario Formisano), and Assistant County Administrator for Communuity Services (Bryan Havir). This management team oversees multiple departments within their respective directorate. In addition to senior management reporting to County Council through
325-707: The County Administrator, seven Countywide elected officials serve four year terms and oversee the following functions: The South Carolina Department of Corrections operates the Lieber Correctional Institution in Ridgeville in Dorchester County. The prison houses the state's male death row. Dorchester County is served by the Dorchester County Sherriffs Department. The current Sherriff
350-820: The United States Military. During the Cold War, the Naval Base (1902-1996) became the third largest U.S. homeport serving over 80 ships and submarines. In addition, the Charleston Naval Shipyard repaired frigates, destroyers, cruisers, sub tenders, and submarines. Also, the Shipyard was responsible for refueling nuclear subs. During this period, the Weapons Station was the Atlantic Fleet's load out base for all nuclear ballistic missile submarines . Two SSBN "Boomer" squadrons and
375-616: The county was $ 18,840. About 7.10% of families and 9.70% of the population were below the poverty line , including 11.40% of those under age 18 and 13.30% of those age 65 or over. The governing body of Dorchester County was established in 1970, and was known as the Dorchester County Board of Directors with terms to commence in January 1971. Upon commencement, the body was re-titled as the “Dorchester County Council” and its meeting dates were determined by state law to be held
400-442: The county. The population density was 238.2 inhabitants per square mile (92.0/km ). There were 55,186 housing units at an average density of 96.3 units per square mile (37.2 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 67.8% white, 25.8% black or African American, 1.5% Asian, 0.7% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 1.4% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.4% of
425-403: The county. The population density was 168 people per square mile (65 people/km ). There were 37,237 housing units at an average density of 65 units per square mile (25 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 71.05% White, 25.08% Black or African American, 0.73% Native American, 1.13% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 1.36% from two or more races. 1.79% of
450-547: The largest employers in the county include Bosch , Food Lion , Harris Teeter , KION Group , Publix , the town of Summerville , and Walmart . School districts include: Charleston, South Carolina metropolitan area The Charleston metropolitan area is an urban area centered around Charleston, South Carolina . The U.S. Office of Management and Budget designates the area as the Charleston-North Charleston, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area ,
475-412: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 34,709 households 40.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.20% were married couples living together, 14.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.20% were non-families. 20.20% of households were one person and 6.50% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size
500-492: The population. The median income for a household in the MSA was $ 40,345, and the median income for a family was $ 47,186. Males had a median income of $ 33,229 versus $ 24,118 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $ 19,037. Portions of the Charleston, South Carolina metropolitan area (The City of Charleston, The City of North Charleston, The City of Goose Creek, and The City of Hanahan) are home to all branches of
525-443: The population. In terms of ancestry, Of the 50,259 households, 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 26.7% were non-families, and 21.6% of households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.11. The median age was 35.6 years. The median household income
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#1732801892609550-527: The town was 59.26% White , 38.38% African American , 0.67% Native American , 0.17% from other races , and 1.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population. There were 250 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.0% were married couples living together, 22.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who
575-422: Was $ 55,034 and the median family income was $ 63,847. Males had a median income of $ 45,659 versus $ 32,221 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 24,497. About 9.0% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16.4% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over. At the 2000 census , there were 96,413 people, 34,709 households, and 26,309 families living in
600-466: Was 3.13. The age distribution was 28.90% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 31.60% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 9.10% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.70 males. The median household income was $ 43,316 and the median family income was $ 50,177. Males had a median income of $ 35,423 versus $ 24,405 for females. The per capita income for
625-450: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.99. In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.3 males. The median income for
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