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Prosperity, South Carolina
Prosperity Depot
Prosperity Depot
Motto(s): 
"Equal to the Name"
Location of Prosperity, South Carolina
Location of Prosperity, South Carolina
Country United States
State South Carolina
County Newberry
Area
 • Total 1.97 sq mi (5.11 km2)
 • Land 1.97 sq mi (5.11 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
541 ft (165 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 1,180
 • Estimate 
(2019)
1,292
 • Density 655.17/sq mi (252.94/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
29127
Area code(s) 803, 839
FIPS code 45-58705
GNIS feature ID 1250259
Website www.prosperitysc.com

Prosperity is a town in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 1,180 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Prosperity is located at 34°12′38″N 81°32′4″W / 34.21056°N 81.53444°W / 34.21056; -81.53444 (34.210657, -81.534347).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.5 km²), all of it land.

History

According to tradition, the name stems from the first settlers' anticipation of prosperity.

The Jacob Bedenbaugh House, Howard Junior High School, and Prosperity Cemetery are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 357
1890 565 58.3%
1900 592 4.8%
1910 737 24.5%
1920 748 1.5%
1930 844 12.8%
1940 719 −14.8%
1950 699 −2.8%
1960 757 8.3%
1970 762 0.7%
1980 803 5.4%
1990 1,116 39.0%
2000 1,047 −6.2%
2010 1,180 12.7%
2019 (est.) 1,292 9.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,047 people, 415 households, and 293 families residing in the town. The population density was 495.9 people per square mile (191.6/km2). There were 456 housing units at an average density of 216.0 per square mile (83.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 53.20% White, 44.79% African American, 0.67% Asian, 0.48% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.39% of the population.

There were 415 households, out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 19.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $30,875, and the median income for a family was $39,261. Males had a median income of $31,406 versus $19,226 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,323. About 14.6% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.5% of those under age 18 and 14.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

  • John Buzhardt, Major League Baseball pitcher
  • Carl Edwards Jr., Major League Baseball pitcher
  • Charles Cecil Wyche, United States federal judge

See also

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