Vance is a town in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Vance had a population of 128.[5]
Vance, South Carolina | |
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 Street scene in Vance | |
 Location of Vance, South Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 33°26′10″N 80°25′11″W / 33.43611°N 80.41972°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| Founded as Vance's Ferry | 1766 |
| Incorporated as Vance | 18 December 1891 |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 128 |
| • Density | 252.3/sq mi (97.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 29163 |
| Area codes | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-73510[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406788[1] |
| Website | http://www.vancesc.com/ |
History
editVance was previously called Vance's Ferry.[6] Sir William Vance established the ferry about 1766, which served as a crucial shipping link for cotton and trade between Charleston and the upcountry. The ferry was used for over a century by merchants and travellers to cross the Santee River and connect to other towns and cities. The inlet off the river was a convenient place to moor small trading skiffs. Bridge construction and railroad construction decreased river freighting. Over the centuries the town center remained on higher ground along Old Number Six Highway, which originally was a Native American trail.[7] The Town of Vance was incorporated on December 18, 1891 for 30 years. It was re-chartered on April 13, 1921.
In the 1940s the river was dammed for hydroelectric power, forming Lake Marion. Although the dam changed the shoreline of the inlet, the location still contains private docks, a marina, and several businesses oriented toward recreation on the lake.
The Town Hall manages The Family & Friend Center, which can be rented for various events.
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.5 square mile (1.3 km2), all land.
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 81 | — | |
| 1910 | 97 | 19.8% | |
| 1920 | 124 | 27.8% | |
| 1930 | 121 | −2.4% | |
| 1940 | 125 | 3.3% | |
| 1950 | 106 | −15.2% | |
| 1960 | 85 | −19.8% | |
| 1970 | 54 | −36.5% | |
| 1980 | 89 | 64.8% | |
| 1990 | 214 | 140.4% | |
| 2000 | 208 | −2.8% | |
| 2010 | 170 | −18.3% | |
| 2020 | 128 | −24.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8][3] | |||
2020 census
edit| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[9] | Pop 2010[10] | Pop 2020[11] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 30 | 17 | 17 | 14.42% | 10.00% | 13.28% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 176 | 135 | 104 | 84.62% | 79.41% | 81.25% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0.48% | 2.94% | 1.56% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0.00% | 6.47% | 0.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.48% | 0.59% | 2.34% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.59% | 0.78% |
| Total | 208 | 170 | 128 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 208 people, 67 households, and 50 families residing in the town. The population density was 414.1 inhabitants per square mile (159.9/km2). There were 71 housing units at an average density of 141.4 per square mile (54.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 14.42% White, 84.62% African American, 0.48% Native American, and 0.48% from two or more races.
There were 67 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 31.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.65.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 34.1% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 53.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $16,250, and the median income for a family was $26,250. Males had a median income of $26,094 versus $11,719 for females. The per capita income for the town was $8,787. About 29.8% of families and 38.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 60.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 25.9% of those 65 or over.
Notable people
edit- Nate Snell, former pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.
- Mike Williams, current NFL player for the Pittsburgh Steelers[12]
References
edit- 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vance, South Carolina
- ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- 1 2 "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
- ↑ VINTAGE ORANGEBURG COUNTY/DAY 7: History of town once called Vance's Ferry goes back to 1766 T&D Staff Report. The Times and Democrat Newspaper. Nov 13, 2014. Updated Feb 18, 2020. Accessed Mar 29, 2026.
- ↑ Vance. Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center. Accessed 29 Mar 2026.
- ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ↑ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Vance town, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Vance town, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Vance town, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "Mike Williams Player Bio". ESPN. Retrieved November 8, 2024.