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25-666: Timmonsville is a town in Florence County , South Carolina, United States. The population was 2,320 at the 2010 census , an increase of five persons from 2000 . It is part of the Florence Metropolitan Statistical Area . Timmonsville was founded in 1854 by John Morgan Timmons, a Baptist minister of French Huguenot ancestry. The Smith-Cannon House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. In 2016

50-508: A unified campus with Brockington Elementary, were both closed as part of the merger. Timmonsville has a public library, a branch of the Florence County Library System. [REDACTED] Media related to Timmonsville, South Carolina at Wikimedia Commons Florence County, South Carolina Florence County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina . As of the 2020 census , its population

75-463: Is concentrated in the City of Florence, while the suburban and rural areas lean strongly Republican. Most of the county is located within the state's 7th congressional district, which is represented by Republican Russell Fry . A small portion of the county, specifically the areas around Lake City , is located in the majority-minority 6th district, and is represented by Democrat Jim Clyburn . In 2022,

100-498: The 2000 census , there were 125,761 people, 47,147 households, and 33,804 families living in the county. The population density was 157 people per square mile (61 people/km ). There were 51,836 housing units at an average density of 65 units per square mile (25 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 58.65% White, 39.34% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. 1.10% of

125-546: The 2010 census , there were 136,885 people, 52,653 households, and 36,328 families living in the county. The population density was 171.1 inhabitants per square mile (66.1 inhabitants/km ). There were 58,666 housing units at an average density of 73.3 units per square mile (28.3 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 54.9% white, 41.3% black or African American, 1.2% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.2% of

150-502: The Florence, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area . In 2020, Florence County Sheriff Kenney Boone pled guilty to embezzlement and misconduct in office. He was not sentenced to jail time. As of 2021 the current sheriff is T.J. Joye. As part of the “Solid South,” Florence County was strongly Democratic throughout its early existence. In recent years, though, Florence has shifted to a Republican-leaning county, having not voted Democratic at

175-458: The GDP of Florence County was $ 8.5 billion (about $ 62,154 per capita). The real GDP was $ 7.2 billion (about $ 52,808 per capita) in chained 2017 dollars . In 2022-2024, the unemployment rate has fluctuated between 2.3-3.8%. Duke Energy , Francis Marion University , GE HealthCare , Honda , McLeod Health , Otis Worldwide , QVC , Ruiz Foods , and Walmart are some of the largest employers in

200-761: The Pioneer 1000. The Florence Motor Speedway is also located in Timmonsville. Following the closure of the Myrtle Beach Speedway in the same market, promoters acquired Florence Motor Speedway from the Powell family, moving the entire operation to the .400-mile circuit, built in 1982, where it is an active NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series circuit. Florence hosts the Icebreaker, CARS Tours, and Myrtle Beach 400 big-money events in addition to

225-873: The West Florence Marching Knights participate and perform in the city of London's 2012 New Year's Day Parade. This parade was designated as the first official event of the 2012 Olympics, hosted in London. Because of this honor, the South Carolina State Legislature introduced and adopted Senate Resolution 712, to honor and congratulate the West Florence Knights Marching Band. 34°11′42″N 79°49′26″W  /  34.1948772°N 79.8239521°W  / 34.1948772; -79.8239521 This South Carolina school-related article

250-404: The average family size was 3.27. In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.1 males. The median income for a household in the town

275-501: The census of 2000, there were 2,315 people, 829 households, and 596 families residing in the town. The population density was 896.6 inhabitants per square mile (346.2/km). There were 956 housing units at an average density of 370.2 per square mile (142.9/km). The racial makeup of the town was 21.94% White , 77.32% Black , 0.39% Native American , 0.09% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 0.09% from other races , and 0.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of

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300-428: The county was $ 17,876. About 13.50% of families and 16.40% of the population were below the poverty line , including 22.30% of those under age 18 and 16.50% of those age 65 or over. According to the 2000 census, the population of Florence County was classified as 58% urban and 42% rural, containing the two urban areas of Florence (2000 pop. 67,314) and Lake City (8,728). Along with Darlington County, it comprises part of

325-589: The county. West Florence High School West Florence High School was founded in Fall 1970. In 2020, Governor Henry McMaster delivered the commencement address at the school's graduation ceremony amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Following his address, he sang Mull of Kintyre while playing his guitar. On March 3, 2010, Lord Mayor of Westminster Duncan Sandys presented a formal invitation to West Florence High School Director of Bands Steve Rummage, requesting that

350-500: The municipal government passed an ordinance banning people from having sagging pants , with a fine of $ 600. It is known as Ordinance 543. Timmonsville is located at 34°8′N 79°57′W  /  34.133°N 79.950°W  / 34.133; -79.950 (34.135, −79.944). According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km), all land. As of

375-412: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 47,147 households 33.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.70% were married couples living together, 18.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.30% were non-families. 24.50% of households were one person and 8.20% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size

400-405: The population. There were 829 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.9% were married couples living together, 31.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. Of all households 24.0% were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and

425-420: The population. In terms of ancestry, 8.4% were American , 7.8% were English , 6.7% were Irish , and 6.2% were German . Of the 52,653 households, 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 19.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.0% were non-families, and 26.3% of households were made up of individuals. The average household size

450-400: The presidential level since Jimmy Carter in 1976. However, it has done so by relatively modest margins as the county has been decided by a single-digit margin in every election since 2008. In 2020, incumbent Republican president Donald Trump narrowly carried Florence County, winning 32,615 votes (50.56%) to 31,153 (48.29%) for Democratic candidate Joe Biden . Typically, Democratic strength

475-430: The regular club racing schedule. Public education in Timmonsville is administered by Florence County School District 1, following the absorption of District 4 by District 1. Students continue to attend Brockington Elementary School in Timmonsville, but high school students are now served by West Florence High School or South Florence High School . Johnson Middle School and Timmonsville High School , which were part of

500-434: Was $ 23,514, and the median income for a family was $ 29,213. Males had a median income of $ 23,500 versus $ 16,588 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 11,714. About 25.5% of families and 26.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.1% of those under age 18 and 23.1% of those age 65 or over. In 2012 the police force was disbanded due to lack of funds. It was revived in 2014, and Gregory Palmer

525-569: Was 137,059. Its county seat is Florence . Florence County is included in the Florence, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area . Florence County was formed from main sections of Darlington and Marion Counties, plus other townships from Williamsburg and Clarendon Counties, starting in 1888. The last section of Williamsburg County was not added until 1921. Florence County was named after its county seat, Florence, which its founder, General William Harllee in turned named for his daughter, Florence. On December 26, 1921, Black American male Bill McAllister

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550-439: Was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.06. The median age was 37.6 years. The median household income was $ 40,487 and the median family income was $ 48,896. Males had a median income of $ 38,934 versus $ 30,163 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 21,932. About 14.5% of families and 18.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 26.1% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over. At

575-467: Was 3.08. The age distribution was 25.90% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 28.90% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 11.80% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.20 males. The median household income was $ 35,144 and the median family income was $ 41,274. Males had a median income of $ 32,065 versus $ 21,906 for females. The per capita income for

600-429: Was appointed chief of police. In 2016, Palmer was dismissed by Mayor Darrick Jackson, who had reportedly lost confidence in him. The Honda Motor Company manufactures all-terrain vehicles ( ATVs ) and multi-use SxS (side-by-side) vehicles in Timmonsville. Manufactured there are Four Trax Recon, Four Trax Foreman, Four Trax Rancher, Four Trax Rincon, Four Trax Rubicon, Sportrax 400EX/250EX, Pioneer 500, Pioneer 700, and

625-402: Was lynched for having an affair with a white woman. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 804.28 square miles (2,083.1 km ), of which 800.51 square miles (2,073.3 km ) is land and 3.77 square miles (9.8 km ) (0.47%) is water. As of the 2020 census , there were 137,059 people, 53,047 households, and 35,763 families residing in the county. At

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