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Hemingway, SC


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Hemingway, South Carolina

Hemingway, South Carolina, in Williamsburg county, is 69 miles NE of North Charleston, South Carolina (center to center) and 129 miles SE of Charlotte, North Carolina. There are an estimated 573 people in the town.

The People and Families of Hemingway

In Hemingway, about 58% of adults are married. In Hemingway, lots of people live on their own.

The town has a larger percentage of females than most places. Hemingway has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hemingway had a median family income of $50,179. Hemingway has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Hemingway.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,975) in Hemingway. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Hemingway Housing

Approximately 73% of housing in Hemingway is owner-occupied. The town is known in South Carolina for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Hemingway, 98% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Hemingway.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Hemingway Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Hemingway Affordability of Property Taxes
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 16%Hemingway Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Hemingway College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 19%Hemingway People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Hemingway, SC

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens910
Well-Paid Single Women77
Racial Diversity71
Well-Paid Single Men47
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married48
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Housing Recently Built52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime12
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