Chapin, SC

Chapin, South Carolina

Chapin, South Carolina, in Lexington county, is 21 miles NW of Columbia, South Carolina (center to center) and 79 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. Part of the surrounding Columbia metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Chapin is home to some 628 residents.

The People and Families of Chapin

In Chapin, about 65% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chapin had a median family income of $58,281. More so than most places, the people in Chapin generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Chapin are poor than in most places in South Carolina. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Chapin.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($9,150) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Chapin. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Chapin Housing

According to the 2000 census, 90% of the housing in Chapin was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Chapin, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Chapin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 3%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 8%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Chapin, SC

Comparing Chapin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Chapin Almanac

Chapin Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Chapin Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Chapin residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Chapin, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Chapin High Schools (2004)

CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL
300 COLUMBIA AVENUE
803-345-2246
Serves 966 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Chapin Colleges

(List of All South Carolina Colleges)

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