Kershaw, SC

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Kershaw Overview

2,311
TOTAL POPULATION
1,050
MALE POPULATION
1,261
FEMALE POPULATION
83.27
MALES / 100 FEMALES
120.10
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,054
PER CAPITA INCOME
$69,293
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,481
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
25.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,002
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Kershaw Zip Codes

Kershaw Area Codes

Race in Kershaw

The most populous races in Kershaw are White / Caucasian (1,395 | 60.4%), Black / African American (548 | 23.7%), and Two or more Races (347 | 15.0%).
Race in Kershaw
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American54823.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino210.9%
Native / Alaskan50.2%
White / Caucasian1,39560.4%
Two or more Races34715.0%
Some other Race160.7%
Total2,311100.0%

Ancestry in Kershaw

The most populous ancestries reported in Kershaw are American (379 | 16.4%), Irish (229 | 9.9%), English (193 | 8.4%), German (88 | 3.8%), and Scotch-Irish (75 | 3.3%), together accounting for 41.7% of all Kershaw residents.
Ancestry in Kershaw
Ancestry# Population% Population
African241.0%
American37916.4%
Arab311.3%
Arapaho10.0%
Argentinean50.2%
British180.8%
Cherokee50.2%
Cheyenne10.0%
Dutch60.3%
English1938.4%
European200.9%
French150.6%
German883.8%
Irish2299.9%
Italian100.4%
Korean261.1%
Mexican160.7%
Scandinavian30.1%
Scotch-Irish753.3%
Scottish261.1%
South American50.2%
Subsaharan African241.0%
Welsh50.2%
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Immigrants in Kershaw

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Kershaw came from Asia (26 | 1.1%), Philippines (26 | 1.1%), South Eastern Asia (26 | 1.1%), Latin America (21 | 0.9%), and Central America (16 | 0.7%), together accounting for 5.0% of all Kershaw residents.
Immigrants in Kershaw
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Argentina50.2%
Asia261.1%
Central America160.7%
Latin America210.9%
Mexico160.7%
Philippines261.1%
South America50.2%
South Eastern Asia261.1%
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Sex and Age in Kershaw

Sex and Age in Kershaw

The most populous age groups in Kershaw are Under 5 Years (138 | 13.1%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (198 | 15.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Kershaw
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years138 (13.1%)127 (10.1%)
5 to 9 Years70 (6.7%)198 (15.7%)
10 to 14 Years59 (5.6%)103 (8.2%)
15 to 19 Years60 (5.7%)47 (3.7%)
20 to 24 Years67 (6.4%)67 (5.3%)
25 to 29 Years63 (6.0%)112 (8.9%)
30 to 34 Years41 (3.9%)78 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Years44 (4.2%)17 (1.3%)
40 to 44 Years90 (8.6%)101 (8.0%)
45 to 49 Years12 (1.1%)35 (2.8%)
50 to 54 Years134 (12.8%)106 (8.4%)
55 to 59 Years47 (4.5%)49 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years64 (6.1%)41 (3.3%)
65 to 69 Years53 (5.1%)34 (2.7%)
70 to 74 Years32 (3.0%)47 (3.7%)
75 to 79 Years31 (2.9%)48 (3.8%)
80 to 84 Years19 (1.8%)31 (2.5%)
85 Years and over26 (2.5%)20 (1.6%)
Total1,050 (100.0%)1,261 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Kershaw

Median Family Size in Kershaw

The median family size in Kershaw is 3.34 persons per family, with married-couple families (384 | 63.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.49 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (67 | 11.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.45 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Kershaw
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple384 (63.7%)3.49
Single Male/Father67 (11.1%)2.45
Single Female/Mother152 (25.2%)3.36
Total Families603 (100.0%)3.34

Median Household Size in Kershaw

The median household size in Kershaw is 2.77 persons per household, with married-couple households (384 | 46.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.57 persons per household. non-family households (231 | 27.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.09 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Kershaw
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple384 (46.0%)3.57
Single Male/Father67 (8.0%)2.52
Single Female/Mother152 (18.2%)3.43
Non-family231 (27.7%)1.09
Total Households834 (100.0%)2.77

Household Size by Marriage Status in Kershaw

Out of a total of 834 households in Kershaw, 603 (72.3%) are family households, while 231 (27.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 242, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 213.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Kershaw
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-213 (25.5%)
2-Person Households242 (29.0%)18 (2.2%)
3-Person Households225 (27.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households68 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households48 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households9 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households11 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total603 (72.3%)231 (27.7%)

Female Fertility in Kershaw

Fertility by Age in Kershaw

Average fertility rate in Kershaw is 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 117.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Kershaw
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years30 (100.0%)117.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total30 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kershaw

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kershaw
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Kershaw

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Kershaw
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School16 (53.3%)225.0
High School Diploma14 (46.7%)93.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total30 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kershaw

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kershaw
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Kershaw

Income Overview in Kershaw

Per Capita Income in Kershaw is $29,054, while median incomes of families and households are $69,293 and $55,481 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,311$29,054
Median Family Income603$69,293
Mean Family Income603$90,512
Median Household Income834$55,481
Mean Household Income834$76,423
Income Deficit603$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,31125.23%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,31174.77¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,3110.48

Earnings by Sex in Kershaw

Average Earnings in Kershaw are $39,621, $48,077 for men and $35,948 for women, a difference of 25.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Kershaw
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male534 (52.8%)$48,077
Female478 (47.2%)$35,948
Total1,012 (100.0%)$39,621

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kershaw

The most common earnings brackets in Kershaw are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (88 | 16.5%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (102 | 21.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kershaw
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less27 (5.1%)13 (2.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9998 (1.5%)8 (1.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4997 (1.3%)5 (1.1%)
$7,500 to $9,99915 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49924 (4.5%)5 (1.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)25 (5.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49917 (3.2%)27 (5.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99911 (2.1%)12 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49929 (5.4%)10 (2.1%)
$22,500 to $24,99917 (3.2%)34 (7.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9994 (0.7%)39 (8.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9996 (1.1%)50 (10.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99926 (4.9%)102 (21.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9998 (1.5%)32 (6.7%)
$45,000 to $49,99988 (16.5%)12 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99912 (2.2%)35 (7.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99970 (13.1%)9 (1.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99949 (9.2%)43 (9.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99939 (7.3%)12 (2.5%)
$100,000+77 (14.4%)5 (1.1%)
Total534 (100.0%)478 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kershaw

Average earnings in Kershaw are $50,875 for men and $37,962 for women, a difference of 25.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $67,981, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $48,750. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $68,095, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $26,979.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kershaw
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$48,750$26,979
College or Associate's Degree$61,818$38,287
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$67,981$68,095
Total$50,875$37,962

Family Income in Kershaw

Family Income Brackets in Kershaw

According to the Kershaw family income data, there are 128 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2 families (0.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Kershaw
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000132.2%
$10,000 to $14,99920.3%
$15,000 to $24,9999716.1%
$25,000 to $34,999376.1%
$35,000 to $49,9996310.4%
$50,000 to $74,99912821.2%
$75,000 to $99,9999215.3%
$100,000 to $149,99910016.6%
$150,000 to $199,999274.5%
$200,000+447.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kershaw

6-person families (9 | 1.5%) account for the highest median family income in Kershaw with $110,750 per family, while 2-person families (259 | 42.9%) have the highest median income of $32,118 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kershaw
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families259 (42.9%)$64,236
3-Person Families208 (34.5%)$68,333
4-Person Families76 (12.6%)$76,875
5-Person Families51 (8.5%)$72,946
6-Person Families9 (1.5%)$110,750
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total603 (100.0%)$69,293

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kershaw

The median family income in Kershaw is $69,293, with families comprising 3+ earners (43) having the highest median family income of $136,691, while families with no earners (87) have the lowest median family income of $32,250, accounting for 7.1% and 14.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Kershaw
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners87 (14.4%)$32,250
1 Earner258 (42.8%)$47,237
2 Earners215 (35.7%)$94,196
3+ Earners43 (7.1%)$136,691
Total603 (100.0%)$69,293

Household Income in Kershaw

Household Income Brackets in Kershaw

With 154 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Kershaw, accounting for 18.5% of all households. In contrast, only 30 households (3.6%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Kershaw
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000485.8%
$10,000 to $14,999627.4%
$15,000 to $24,99912314.7%
$25,000 to $34,999556.6%
$35,000 to $49,9998610.3%
$50,000 to $74,99915418.5%
$75,000 to $99,99910412.5%
$100,000 to $149,99912815.3%
$150,000 to $199,999303.6%
$200,000+445.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Kershaw

The median household income in Kershaw is $55,481, with the highest median household income of $73,661 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 253 households (30.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 31 households (3.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Kershaw
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years31 (3.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years302 (36.2%)$59,423
45 to 64 Years253 (30.3%)$73,661
65+ Years248 (29.7%)$33,250
Total834 (100.0%)$55,481

Poverty in Kershaw

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kershaw

With 11.7% poverty level for males and 21.2% for females among the residents of Kershaw, 6 to 11 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 31 males (47.0%) and 58 females (46.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kershaw
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)38 (29.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)40 (34.2%)
6 to 11 Years31 (47.0%)58 (46.8%)
12 to 14 Years14 (25.9%)19 (31.7%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years26 (25.0%)58 (30.5%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)13 (11.0%)
45 to 54 Years10 (6.9%)8 (5.7%)
55 to 64 Years15 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (21.2%)2 (2.5%)
75 Years and over6 (7.9%)31 (31.3%)
Total120 (11.7%)267 (21.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kershaw

According to the poverty statistics in Kershaw, males aged under 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kershaw
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years109 (100.0%)89 (70.1%)
5 Years9 (100.0%)77 (65.8%)
6 to 11 Years35 (53.0%)66 (53.2%)
12 to 14 Years40 (74.1%)41 (68.3%)
15 Years3 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years30 (100.0%)20 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years94 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years78 (75.0%)132 (69.5%)
35 to 44 Years134 (100.0%)105 (89.0%)
45 to 54 Years136 (93.1%)133 (94.3%)
55 to 64 Years96 (86.5%)90 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years67 (78.8%)79 (97.5%)
75 Years and over70 (92.1%)68 (68.7%)
Total901 (88.2%)994 (78.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kershaw

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kershaw
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children254 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children108 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total384 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kershaw

According to the poverty data in Kershaw, 38.8% or 26 single-father households and 44.7% or 68 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 households (54.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 households (83.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kershaw
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)2 (5.6%)
1 or 2 Children26 (54.2%)46 (50.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)20 (83.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total26 (38.8%)68 (44.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kershaw

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kershaw
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)2 (3.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)72 (51.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)20 (83.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)94 (42.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Kershaw

Employment by Class of Employer in Kershaw

Among the 967 employed individuals in Kershaw, private company employees (610 | 63.1%), state government employees (102 | 10.5%), and local government employees (100 | 10.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Kershaw
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees61063.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)181.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)586.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations535.5%
Local Government Employees10010.3%
State Government Employees10210.5%
Federal Government Employees262.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total967100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Kershaw

According to the labor force statistics for Kershaw, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,595), 62.8% or 1,002 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.8% or 28 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 94.1% or 112 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 6.9% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Kershaw
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years33 (38.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years108 (80.6%)7 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years161 (92.0%)4 (2.5%)
30 to 34 Years112 (94.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years210 (83.3%)13 (6.2%)
45 to 54 Years214 (74.6%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years70 (72.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years58 (55.2%)4 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years22 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over13 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,002 (62.8%)28 (2.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kershaw

According to labor force statistics for Kershaw, 79.8% of individuals (825) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,034) are in the labor force, with 2.6% or 21 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 83.8% or 268 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.4% or 13 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kershaw
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School87 (82.1%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma295 (76.0%)17 (4.4%)
College / Associate Degree268 (83.8%)5 (1.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher175 (79.5%)5 (2.3%)
Total825 (79.8%)27 (2.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Kershaw

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kershaw are Community & Social Service (143 | 14.8%), Management (110 | 11.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (64 | 6.6%), Education, Arts & Media (59 | 6.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (56 | 5.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Kershaw

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kershaw, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Kershaw
OccupationMaleFemale
Management45 (40.9%)65 (59.1%)
Business & Financial8 (50.0%)8 (50.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science10 (38.5%)16 (61.5%)
Computers & Mathematics6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 40 (28.0%)103 (72.0%)
Education, Arts & Media3 (5.1%)56 (94.9%)
Legal Services & Support11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library9 (16.1%)47 (83.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)64 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Total (Category)103 (28.7%)256 (71.3%)
Total (Overall)504 (52.0%)465 (48.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Kershaw are Food Preparation & Serving (76 | 7.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (45 | 4.6%), Security & Protection (40 | 4.1%), Healthcare Support (31 | 3.2%), and Law Enforcement (22 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Kershaw

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Kershaw, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Security & Protection (95.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (28.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (15.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Kershaw
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Security & Protection38 (95.0%)2 (5.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement20 (90.9%)2 (9.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving54 (71.1%)22 (28.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance38 (84.4%)7 (15.6%)
Personal Care & Service3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)133 (68.2%)62 (31.8%)
Total (Overall)504 (52.0%)465 (48.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Kershaw are Office & Administration (106 | 10.9%), and Sales & Related (40 | 4.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Kershaw

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Kershaw
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related23 (57.5%)17 (42.5%)
Office & Administration27 (25.5%)79 (74.5%)
Total (Category)50 (34.3%)96 (65.7%)
Total (Overall)504 (52.0%)465 (48.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Kershaw are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (62 | 6.4%), and Construction & Extraction (27 | 2.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Kershaw

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Kershaw
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)504 (52.0%)465 (48.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Kershaw are Production (85 | 8.8%), Transportation (48 | 5.0%), and Material Moving (47 | 4.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Kershaw

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Kershaw
OccupationMaleFemale
Production54 (63.5%)31 (36.5%)
Transportation48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving27 (57.5%)20 (42.5%)
Total (Category)129 (71.7%)51 (28.3%)
Total (Overall)504 (52.0%)465 (48.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Kershaw

Employment Industries in Kershaw

The major employment industries in Kershaw include Manufacturing (181 | 18.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (160 | 16.5%), Public Administration (102 | 10.5%), Accommodation & Food Services (98 | 10.1%), and Administrative & Support (74 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries in Kershaw

Employment Industries by Sex in Kershaw

The Kershaw industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (90.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (88.1%), and Educational Services (84.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Kershaw
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction25 (80.6%)6 (19.4%)
Construction13 (72.2%)5 (27.8%)
Manufacturing130 (71.8%)51 (28.2%)
Wholesale Trade28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade16 (28.1%)41 (71.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing24 (77.4%)7 (22.6%)
Utilities23 (92.0%)2 (8.0%)
Information5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance1 (10.0%)9 (90.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing8 (57.1%)6 (42.9%)
Professional & Scientific11 (45.8%)13 (54.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support27 (36.5%)47 (63.5%)
Educational Services9 (15.2%)50 (84.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance19 (11.9%)141 (88.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services40 (40.8%)58 (59.2%)
Public Administration78 (76.5%)24 (23.5%)
Total504 (52.0%)465 (48.0%)

Education in Kershaw

School Enrollment in Kershaw

The most common levels of schooling among the 636 students in Kershaw are elementary school (149 | 23.4%), middle school (145 | 22.8%), and kindergarten (109 | 17.1%).
School Enrollment in Kershaw
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool6410.1%
Kindergarten10917.1%
Elementary School14923.4%
Middle School14522.8%
High School7611.9%
College / Undergraduate8813.8%
Graduate / Professional50.8%
Total636100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kershaw

Out of a total of 636 students who are enrolled in schools in Kershaw, 125 (19.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 511 (80.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 48 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 162 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kershaw
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old188 (71.8%)74 (28.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds162 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds20 (87.0%)3 (13.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total511 (80.3%)125 (19.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kershaw

Arts & humanities (76 | 26.9%), education (65 | 23.0%), science & technology (56 | 19.8%), business (30 | 10.6%), and physical & health sciences (14 | 5.0%) are the most common fields of study among 283 individuals in Kershaw who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kershaw
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural82.8%
Physical & Health Sciences145.0%
Psychology113.9%
Social Sciences31.1%
Engineering41.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies31.1%
Science & Technology5619.8%
Business3010.6%
Education6523.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History31.1%
Visual & Performing Arts51.8%
Communications51.8%
Arts & Humanities7626.9%
Total283100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Kershaw

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kershaw

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Kershaw are males with 2 vehicles (211, accounting for 41.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (163, making up 46.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kershaw
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle78 (15.3%)95 (20.7%)
2 Vehicles211 (41.5%)163 (35.5%)
3 Vehicles120 (23.6%)97 (21.1%)
4 Vehicles83 (16.3%)93 (20.3%)
5 or more Vehicles16 (3.2%)11 (2.4%)
Total508 (100.0%)459 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Kershaw

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Kershaw are 30 to 34 minutes (249 commuters, 27.0%), 20 to 24 minutes (169 commuters, 18.3%), and 5 to 9 minutes (121 commuters, 13.1%).
Commute Time in Kershaw
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes192.1%
5 to 9 Minutes12113.1%
10 to 14 Minutes626.7%
15 to 19 Minutes535.8%
20 to 24 Minutes16918.3%
25 to 29 Minutes212.3%
30 to 34 Minutes24927.0%
35 to 39 Minutes323.5%
40 to 44 Minutes50.5%
45 to 59 Minutes465.0%
60 to 89 Minutes10211.1%
90 or more Minutes434.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Kershaw

The most common commute times in Kershaw are 30 to 34 minutes (127 commuters, 25.4%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (122 commuters, 29.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Kershaw
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes7 (1.4%)12 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes66 (13.2%)55 (13.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes28 (5.6%)34 (8.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes52 (10.4%)1 (0.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes78 (15.6%)91 (21.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes3 (0.6%)18 (4.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes127 (25.4%)122 (29.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes22 (4.4%)10 (2.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes5 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes36 (7.2%)10 (2.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes34 (6.8%)68 (16.2%)
90 or more Minutes43 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kershaw

The most frequent times of departure to work in Kershaw are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (68, 13.6%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (107, 25.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kershaw
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM41 (8.2%)9 (2.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM36 (7.2%)5 (1.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM22 (4.4%)5 (1.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM68 (13.6%)8 (1.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM42 (8.4%)57 (13.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM51 (10.2%)58 (13.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM46 (9.2%)80 (19.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM36 (7.2%)107 (25.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)34 (8.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM64 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)6 (1.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM34 (6.8%)21 (5.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM61 (12.2%)31 (7.4%)
Total501 (100.0%)421 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Kershaw

Occupancy by Ownership in Kershaw

Of the total 834 dwellings in Kershaw, owner-occupied units account for 556 (66.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 278 (33.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Kershaw
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units55666.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units27833.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units834100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Kershaw

Occupancy by Household Size in Kershaw
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household21325.5%
2-Person Household26031.2%
3-Person Household22527.0%
4+ Person Household13616.3%
Total Housing Units834100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kershaw

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kershaw
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household147 (69.0%)66 (31.0%)
2-Person Household200 (76.9%)60 (23.1%)
3-Person Household111 (49.3%)114 (50.7%)
4+ Person Household98 (72.1%)38 (27.9%)
Total Housing Units556 (66.7%)278 (33.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kershaw

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kershaw
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School67 (51.5%)63 (48.5%)
High School Diploma191 (62.6%)114 (37.4%)
College/Associate Degree195 (72.5%)74 (27.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher103 (79.2%)27 (20.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kershaw

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kershaw
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years18522.2%
35 to 44 Years14817.7%
45 to 54 Years14417.3%
55 to 64 Years10913.1%
65 to 74 Years11113.3%
75 to 84 Years10412.5%
85 Years and Over334.0%
Total834100.0%

Housing Finances in Kershaw

Median Income by Occupancy in Kershaw

Median Income by Occupancy in Kershaw
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied556 (66.7%)$62,708
Renter-Occupied278 (33.3%)$36,250
Average834 (100.0%)$55,481

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kershaw

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kershaw
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00013 (2.3%)29 (10.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9996 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99941 (7.4%)21 (7.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99928 (5.0%)3 (1.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99924 (4.3%)68 (24.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99941 (7.4%)14 (5.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99959 (10.6%)27 (9.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99992 (16.6%)62 (22.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99974 (13.3%)30 (10.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999128 (23.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more50 (9.0%)24 (8.6%)
Total556 (100.0%)278 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kershaw

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kershaw
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300125 (22.5%)25 (9.0%)
$300 to $499134 (24.1%)62 (22.3%)
$500 to $799101 (18.2%)53 (19.1%)
$800 to $99978 (14.0%)74 (26.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49971 (12.8%)21 (7.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99934 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4994 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9999 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total556 (100.0%)278 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Kershaw

Housing Structures in Kershaw

Housing Structures in Kershaw
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached70284.2%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments111.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments455.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments536.4%
10 or more Apartments81.0%
Mobile Home / Other151.8%
Total834100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kershaw

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kershaw
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached546 (77.8%)156 (22.2%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)45 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)
Mobile Home / Other7 (46.7%)8 (53.3%)
Total556 (66.7%)278 (33.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kershaw

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kershaw
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room3 (0.5%)5 (1.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms23 (4.1%)69 (24.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms131 (23.6%)125 (45.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms267 (48.0%)47 (16.9%)
8 or more Rooms132 (23.7%)32 (11.5%)
Total556 (100.0%)278 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kershaw

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kershaw
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas354 (63.7%)58 (20.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity198 (35.6%)209 (75.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)11 (4.0%)
Total556 (100.0%)278 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Kershaw

Household Vehicle Usage in Kershaw
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle12 (2.2%)26 (9.3%)
1 Vehicle134 (24.1%)150 (54.0%)
2 Vehicles222 (39.9%)79 (28.4%)
3 or more Vehicles188 (33.8%)23 (8.3%)
Total556 (100.0%)278 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Kershaw

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Kershaw

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units306250
Median Property Value$123,900$149,000
Median Household Income$52,000$35
Monthly Housing Costs$338$0
Real Estate Taxes$382$6

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kershaw

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kershaw
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00040 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99971 (23.2%)89 (35.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999158 (51.6%)154 (61.6%)
$300,000 to $499,99925 (8.2%)7 (2.8%)
$500,000 to $749,99912 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total306 (100.0%)250 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kershaw

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kershaw
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00019 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99974 (24.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99920 (6.5%)19 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99936 (11.8%)21 (8.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99953 (17.3%)23 (9.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99930 (9.8%)39 (15.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99959 (19.3%)44 (17.6%)
$150,000 or more15 (4.9%)69 (27.6%)
Total306 (100.0%)250 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kershaw

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kershaw
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x112 (36.6%)81,818 (32,727.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x62 (20.3%)182 (72.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x36 (11.8%)16 (6.4%)
4.0x or more89 (29.1%)9 (3.6%)
Total306 (100.0%)250 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kershaw

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kershaw
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800215 (70.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49946 (15.0%)131 (52.4%)
$800 to $1,49914 (4.6%)51 (20.4%)
Total306 (100.0%)250 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Kershaw

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kershaw

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kershaw
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years350 (89.5%)41 (10.5%)
6 to 18 Years377 (97.7%)9 (2.3%)
19 to 25 Years188 (92.6%)15 (7.4%)
26 to 34 Years235 (94.0%)15 (6.0%)
35 to 44 Years238 (94.4%)14 (5.6%)
45 to 54 Years248 (87.6%)35 (12.4%)
55 to 64 Years171 (85.1%)30 (14.9%)
65 to 74 Years166 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older175 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,148 (93.1%)159 (6.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kershaw

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kershaw
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born350 (89.5%)41 (10.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen377 (97.7%)9 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen188 (92.6%)15 (7.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kershaw

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kershaw
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000429 (94.3%)26 (5.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999469 (96.3%)18 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999345 (80.8%)82 (19.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999285 (93.8%)19 (6.2%)
$100,000 and over620 (97.8%)14 (2.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kershaw

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kershaw
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6104 (26.6%)246 (62.9%)
6 to 18 Years172 (44.6%)205 (53.1%)
19 to 25 Years17 (8.4%)171 (84.2%)
25 to 34 Years62 (24.8%)173 (69.2%)
35 to 44 Years17 (6.8%)225 (89.3%)
45 to 54 Years26 (9.2%)232 (82.0%)
55 to 64 Years40 (19.9%)131 (65.2%)
65 to 74 Years160 (96.4%)102 (61.5%)
75 Years and over175 (100.0%)131 (74.9%)
Total773 (33.5%)1,616 (70.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kershaw

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kershaw
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years40 (29.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years4 (2.0%)19 (7.1%)
35 to 64 Years27 (7.0%)45 (12.9%)
65 to 74 Years20 (23.5%)26 (32.1%)
75 Years and over37 (48.7%)50 (50.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Kershaw

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Kershaw: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years16 (18.8%)3 (3.7%)
75 Years and over17 (22.4%)29 (29.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Kershaw: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years40 (29.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)18 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)12 (14.8%)
75 Years and over9 (11.8%)6 (6.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Kershaw: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years4 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (1.5%)11 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (3.7%)
75 Years and over9 (11.8%)20 (20.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Kershaw: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)5 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years8 (2.1%)22 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years6 (7.1%)18 (22.2%)
75 Years and over29 (38.2%)41 (41.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Kershaw: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (2.1%)9 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)13 (16.1%)
75 Years and over17 (22.4%)13 (13.1%)

Technology Access in Kershaw

Computing Device Access in Kershaw

Computing Device Access in Kershaw
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop59070.7%
Smartphone65578.5%
Tablet44353.1%
No Computing Device779.2%
Total834100.0%

Internet Access in Kershaw

Internet Access in Kershaw
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home53163.7%
Cellular Data Only11013.2%
Satellite Internet455.4%
No Internet17220.6%
Total834100.0%

Kershaw Summary

Kershaw, South Carolina is a small town located in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It is situated approximately 40 miles south of Charlotte, North Carolina and is part of the Charlotte metropolitan area. The town has a population of approximately 2,000 people and is the county seat of Lancaster County.

Geography

Kershaw is located in the Piedmont region of South Carolina, which is characterized by rolling hills and flat plains. The town is situated on the Catawba River, which is a major tributary of the Wateree River. The town is located at an elevation of approximately 500 feet above sea level. The climate in Kershaw is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Economy

Kershaw’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The town is home to several large farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, cotton, and tobacco. The town is also home to several manufacturing plants, which produce a variety of products, including furniture, textiles, and automotive parts.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Kershaw was 2,000 people. The racial makeup of the town was 79.3% White, 17.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.4% from other races. The median household income in Kershaw was $31,250, and the median family income was $37,500.

History

Kershaw was founded in 1732 by a group of settlers from Pennsylvania. The town was named after Colonel Joseph Kershaw, who was a prominent local landowner. The town was incorporated in 1825 and was designated as the county seat of Lancaster County in 1826.
Kershaw has a long history of involvement in the Civil War. The town was the site of several battles during the war, including the Battle of Camden in 1780 and the Battle of Hanging Rock in 1781. The town was also the site of the Battle of Wyse Fork in 1865, which was the last major battle of the Civil War.
Kershaw has also been home to several notable figures, including the first African-American mayor of a South Carolina town, John W. Brown, who served from 1868 to 1872. The town is also the birthplace of the late Senator Strom Thurmond, who served as the Governor of South Carolina from 1947 to 1951.
Kershaw is a small town with a rich history and a vibrant economy. The town is home to a diverse population and is a great place to live and work.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Kershaw?
Total Population of Kershaw is 2,311.
What is the Total Male Population of Kershaw?
Total Male Population of Kershaw is 1,050.
What is the Total Female Population of Kershaw?
Total Female Population of Kershaw is 1,261.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Kershaw?
There are 83.27 Males per 100 Females in Kershaw.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Kershaw?
There are 120.10 Females per 100 Males in Kershaw.
What is the Median Population Age in Kershaw?
Median Population Age in Kershaw is 31.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Kershaw
Average Family Size in Kershaw is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Kershaw
Average Household Size in Kershaw is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Kershaw?
Per Capita income in Kershaw is $29,054.
What is the Median Family Income in Kershaw?
Median Family Income in Kershaw is $69,293.
What is the Median Household income in Kershaw?
Median Household Income in Kershaw is $55,481.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Kershaw?
Income or Wage Gap in Kershaw is 25.2%.
Women in Kershaw earn 74.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Kershaw?
Inequality or Gini Index in Kershaw is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Kershaw?
There are 1,002 People in the Labor Forcein in Kershaw.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Kershaw?
62.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Kershaw.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Kershaw?
Unemployment Rate in Kershaw is 2.8%.