Cope, South Carolina

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Population in 2022: 33 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -69.2%
Males: 12  (37.0%)
Females: 21  (63.0%)
Median resident age:

62.9 years
South Carolina median age:

40.5 years

Zip code: 29038

Estimated median household income in 2022: $40,850 (it was $28,056 in 2000)
Cope:

$40,850
SC:

$64,115

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $42,342 (it was $18,243 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-821,484,991 (it was $34,200 in 2000)
Cope $-821,484,991
SC $254,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $129,878; detached houses: $129,021
March 2022 cost of living index in Cope: -13855.3 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 17.9%

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  • Races in Cope, SC (2022)
    • 1760.7%Black alone
    • 1035.7%White alone



According to our research of South Carolina and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Cope, South Carolina as of May 12, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Cope is 71 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (50.0%), European (11.5%), German (7.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 195 feet

Land area: 0.25 square miles.

Population density: 133 people per square mile   (very low).

Cope, South Carolina map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Cope town:

0.9% ($306)
South Carolina:

0.6% ($510)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbia, SC (44.2 miles , pop. 116,278).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (127.0 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (561.3 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Bamberg, SC (2.4 miles ),
Cordova, SC (2.5 miles),
Norway, SC (2.9 miles ),
Denmark, SC (2.9 miles ),
Edisto, SC (3.0 miles ),
Rowesville, SC (3.1 miles ),
Orangeburg, SC (3.4 miles ),
Wilkinson Heights, SC (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 33.38 N, Longitude: 81.01 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 803

Distribution of median household income in Cope, SC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Cope, SC in 2022

Cope satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.4%
South Carolina:

3.1%
Most common industries in Cope, SC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Machinery (16.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.9%)
  • Chemicals (7.1%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (7.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.1%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (7.1%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (7.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Machinery (17.2%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (10.3%)
  • Chemicals (10.3%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (10.3%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (10.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (10.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (38.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (23.1%)
  • Machinery (15.4%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (15.4%)
  • Social assistance (7.7%)
  • Food (0.0%)
Most common occupations in Cope, SC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (16.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (14.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.1%)
  • Electricians (7.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (20.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10.3%)
  • Electricians (10.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (38.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (23.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (15.4%)
  • Religious workers (15.4%)
  • Child care workers (7.7%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (0.0%)

Average climate in Cope, South Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Cope-area historical tornado activity is near South Carolina state average. It is 12% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/23/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.6 miles away from the Cope town center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/15/2008, a category F3 tornado 12.8 miles away from the town center .

Earthquake activity:

Cope-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Carolina state average. It is 33% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 91.9 miles away from Cope center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 59.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/21/1992 at 16:31:55, a magnitude 4.4 (4.1 MB, 4.1 LG, 4.4 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 56.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 214.3 miles away from Cope center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 357.8 miles away from Cope center
On 2/15/2014 at 03:23:38, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 69.5 miles away from Cope center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Orangeburg County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 8, Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Cope topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Cope:

  • CENTRAL BAMBERG DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; BAMBERG, SC)
  • BAMBERG COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 6 miles away; BAMBERG, SC)
  • UNIHEALTH POST-ACUTE CARE OF BAMBERG (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; BAMBERG, SC)
  • VNA OF GREATER BAMBERG (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; BAMBERG, SC)
  • BAMBERG DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; BAMBERG, SC)
  • LAUREL BAYE HEALTHCARE OF ORANGEBURG (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; ORANGEBURG, SC)
  • JOLLEY ACRES HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; ORANGEBURG, SC)

Amtrak station near Cope:

  • 9 miles: DENMARK (200 W. BARUCH ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cope:

  • Denmark Technical College (about 9 miles; Denmark, SC; Full-time enrollment: 2,050)
  • South Carolina State University (about 13 miles; Orangeburg, SC; FT enrollment: 3,481)
  • Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College (about 16 miles; Orangeburg, SC; FT enrollment: 2,113)
  • Midlands Technical College (about 41 miles; West Columbia, SC; FT enrollment: 8,916)
  • University of South Carolina-Columbia (about 43 miles; Columbia, SC; FT enrollment: 27,789)
  • Benedict College (about 44 miles; Columbia, SC; FT enrollment: 3,039)
  • University of South Carolina-Aiken (about 46 miles; Aiken, SC; FT enrollment: 2,815)

Public high school in Cope:

Public elementary/middle school in Cope:

  • CARVER EDISTO MIDDLE (Location: 2018 CARVER SCHOOL ROAD, Grades: 6-8)
See full list of schools located in Cope

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Orangeburg County Fire Department Edisto (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Cope include: Sanctified Church (A), Cope Baptist Church (B), Macedonia Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Orangeburg County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.0 people
South Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

51.3%
Whole state:

67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

2.6%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Cope:

Marital status in Cope, SC
  • Never married: 19.1%
  • Now married: 62.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.3%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

For population 25 years and over in Cope:

  • High school or higher: 60.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 14.3%
  • Unemployed: 10.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.3
South Carolina average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Cope, SC (based on Orangeburg County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant26,734124
Mainline Protestant15,33660
Black Protestant9,40041
Other2,3138
Catholic1,1253
None37,593-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 23
This county:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Orangeburg County:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Orangeburg County:

0.66 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 78
Orangeburg County:

8.63 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 58
Orangeburg County:

6.42 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Orangeburg County:

13.9%
State:

10.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Orangeburg County:

38.2%
South Carolina:

29.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.6%
State:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

43.7%
South Carolina:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Cope:

37.8%
South Carolina:

46.2%

Average BMI:
Cope:

31.4
State:

29.0

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

23.1%
South Carolina:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Cope:

17.6%
State:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

41.1%
South Carolina:

34.4%

General health condition:
This city:

44.1%
State:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

81.9%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Cope, SC Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$22,674
Totals for Government 0$0 7$22,674

Cope government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Parks and Recreation: $17,000 ($515.15)
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $16,000 ($484.85)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($212.12)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($121.21)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($90.91)

Cope government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $49,000 ($1484.85)
  • Tax - Property: $5,000 ($151.52)

Cope government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $49,000 ($1484.85)

Strongest AM radio stations in Cope:

  • WRIT (790 AM; 1 kW; BAMBERG-DENMARK, SC; Owner: VOORHEES COLLEGE)
  • WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WQIZ (810 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ST. GEORGE, SC; Owner: RADIO PROPERTIES, LLC)
  • WPJK (1580 AM; 1 kW; ORANGEBURG, SC; Owner: BOSE GOWDY)
  • WIQB (1050 AM; 25 kW; CONWAY, SC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WLGO (1170 AM; daytime; 10 kW; LEXINGTON, SC; Owner: LEVAS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVOC (560 AM; 5 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBCU (1460 AM; 50 kW; UNION, SC)
  • WQTK (950 AM; 10 kW; MONCKS CORNER, SC; Owner: KIRKMAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAGL (1560 AM; daytime; 50 kW; LANCASTER, SC; Owner: PALMETTO BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WBT (1110 AM; 50 kW; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATNS CO. OF NORTH CAROLINA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cope:

  • WWBD (95.7 FM; BAMBERG, SC; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WIGL (102.9 FM; ORANGEBURG, SC; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBAW-FM (99.1 FM; BARNWELL, SC; Owner: BULLIE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGFG (105.1 FM; BRANCHVILLE, SC; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WQKI-FM (93.9 FM; ST. MATTHEWS, SC; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTCB (106.7 FM; ORANGEBURG, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHXT (103.9 FM; ORANGEBURG, SC; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF SOUTH CAROLINA, LLC)
  • WMHK (89.7 FM; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: COLUMBIA BIBLE COLLEGE B/CING CO.)
  • WAFJ (88.3 FM; BELVEDERE, SC; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WSPX (94.5 FM; BOWMAN, SC; Owner: GLORY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSSB-FM (90.3 FM; ORANGEBURG, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WWDM (101.3 FM; SUMTER, SC; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF SOUTH CAROLINA, LLC)
  • WZNY (105.7 FM; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNKT (107.5 FM; ST. GEORGE, SC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAAW (94.7 FM; WILLISTON, SC; Owner: FRANK NEELY)
  • WIIZ (97.9 FM; BLACKVILLE, SC; Owner: NICWILD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Cope:

  • W55CQ (Channel 55; ORANGEBURG, SC; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WEBA-TV (Channel 14; ALLENDALE, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WJBF (Channel 6; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WAGT (Channel 26; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WAGT TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WOLO-TV (Channel 25; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WLTX (Channel 19; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
  • WRDW-TV (Channel 12; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WRDW LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WACH (Channel 57; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • W31BS (Channel 31; ORANGEBURG, SC; Owner: DOVE BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WIS (Channel 10; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • WJWJ-TV (Channel 16; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)

Cope fatal accident list:

Jan 17, 2002 06:47 PM, Us-301, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 46ft / 14.5mTotal length
  • $798,000Total costs
  • 20,250Total average daily traffic
  • 1,961Total average daily truck traffic
  • 33,589Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Cope, SC - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 31970-1979
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Cope, SC

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

43 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Cope)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • PIONEER, 4212 Cope Road (Lat: 33.412167 Lon: -81.056833), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 89.9 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: WQRT271,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/22/2023, Expiration Date: 07/22/2033, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: Att&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Cope)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 12098, N12098, N-12098, Serial Number: 17261808, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 06/23/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 12/19/2015
    Registrant (Individual): James D Traywick, 4712 Cordova Rd, Cope, SC 29038
  • Aircraft: CESSNA T310R (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 167 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 87RJ, N87RJ, N-87RJ, Serial Number: 310R0676, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 05/24/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 05/05/2015
    Registrant (LLC): Nm Aviation LLC, 262 Doyle Hayden Rd, Cope, SC 29038

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 36. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 73 took place in 2011, and the least - 6 in 2003. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Cope, SC When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (39.8%), and Structure Fires (37.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Cope, SC
    • 22939.8%Outside Fires
    • 21737.7%Structure Fires
    • 7613.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 549.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Cope, SC
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Cope, SC
  • 75.0%Electricity
  • 16.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.3%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Cope, SC
  • 71.4%Electricity
  • 28.6%Utility gas


Cope compared to South Carolina state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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