Cayce, South Carolina

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Cayce, South Carolina
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Cayce, South Carolina


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = South Carolina
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Lexington

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area_total_km2 = 29.2
area_land_km2 = 28.2
area_water_km2 = 0.9
area_total_sq_mi = 11.3
area_land_sq_mi = 10.9
area_water_sq_mi = 0.4

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 12150
population_density_km2 = 430.3
population_density_sq_mi = 1114.6

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
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elevation_m = 73
elevation_ft = 240
latd = 33 |latm = 57 |lats = 48 |latNS = N
longd = 81 |longm = 4 |longs = 0 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 29033
area_code = 803
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blank_info = 45-12655GR|2
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Cayce is a city in Lexington and Richland counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina, along the Congaree River. The population was 12,150 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Cayce lies across the Congaree River from the state capital of Columbia, with its cultural and recreational amenities. Because both it and the neighboring town of West Columbia share the west bank of the Congaree relative to Columbia, they are frequently referred to jointly as "Cayce-West Columbia". However, they are politically separate towns.

The Congaree River has always played a dominant role of strategic importance in Cayce's development. Through the joint effort of the City of Cayce and the River Alliance, the Cayce Riverwalk along the Congaree provides walking, jogging, and nature observation opportunities. Development on both sides of the river is an important factor driving the city's economy.

History

The City of Cayce includes the site of an early European settlement in what was then known as the "back country." Cayce also contains the site of Fort Granby, where Revolutionary War skirmishes were fought. In May 1914 when the city was formed, the name Cayce was chosen to honor one of its prominent citizens, William J. Cayce.

Transportation

Cayce is traversed by I-26 and I-77, and the Columbia Metropolitian Airport (IATA:CAE) is adjacent to the town limits.

Geography

Cayce is located at 33°57'48" North, 81°3'60" West (33.963203, -81.066596)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.3 square miles (29.2 km²), of which, 10.9 square miles (28.2 km²) of it is land and 0.9 km² (0.4 sq mi or 3.2%) of it is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there are 12,150 people in the city, organized into 5,133 households and 3,079 families. The population density is 1,114.6 people per square mile (430.4/km²). There are 5,517 housing units at an average density of 506.1/sq mi (195.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 74.55% White, 22.50% African American, 1.08% Asian, 0.26% Native American, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. 1.28% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 5,133 households out of which 24.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% are married couples living together, 14.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% are non-families. 29.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 2.89.

In the city the population is spread out with 20.7% under the age of 18, 14.1% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 86.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 81.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $35,850, and the median income for a family is $43,560. Males have a median income of $30,317 versus $24,408 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,745. 17.0% of the population and 9.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.0% of those under the age of 18 and 8.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

References

External links

* [http://www.caycesc.net/ Official city website]