Govan, South Carolina

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Population in 2022: 51 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -23.9%
 
Males: 34  (68.4%)
Females: 17  (31.6%)
Median resident age:

65.8 years
South Carolina median age:

40.5 years

Zip code: 29843

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-671,822,034 (it was $20,313 in 2000)
Govan $-671,822,034
SC $64,115

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,534 (it was $8,834 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $132,481 (it was $53,600 in 2000)
Govan:

$132,481
SC:

$254,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $125,824; detached houses: $146,788; mobile homes: $36,774
March 2022 cost of living index in Govan: 79.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 21.4%
(13.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Govan, SC (2022)
    • 5189.5%White alone
    • 47.0%Black alone
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Ancestries: American (48.0%), German (32.0%), Swiss (10.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 244 feet

Land area: 0.75 square miles.

Population density: 68 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.4% ($225)
South Carolina:

0.6% ($510)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Augusta-Richmond County, GA (51.2 miles , pop. 195,182).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (138.8 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (575.6 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Olar, SC (1.7 miles ),
Hilda, SC (2.4 miles ),
Denmark, SC (2.7 miles ),
Ulmer, SC (3.0 miles),
Bamberg, SC (3.1 miles ),
Blackville, SC (3.3 miles ),
Barnwell, SC (3.3 miles ),
Kline, SC (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 33.22 N, Longitude: 81.17 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 803

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

Govan satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.5%
South Carolina:

3.1%

Average climate in Govan, South Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 60.3. This is better than average.

City:

60.3
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2017 was 25.3. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 19.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 6.81. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.81
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Govan-area historical tornado activity is near South Carolina state average. It is 6% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/23/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.4 miles away from the Govan town center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/15/2008, a category F3 tornado 18.1 miles away from the town center .

Earthquake activity:

Govan-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 88.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 63.6 miles away from Govan 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 62.3 miles away from Govan 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 225.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 371.9 miles away from Govan center
On 2/15/2014 at 03:23:38, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 67.1 miles away from Govan center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Bamberg County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Winter Storms: 3, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Govan topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Govan:

  • BAMBERG DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; BAMBERG, SC)
  • VNA OF GREATER BAMBERG (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; BAMBERG, SC)
  • UNIHEALTH POST-ACUTE CARE OF BAMBERG (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; BAMBERG, SC)
  • BAMBERG COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 11 miles away; BAMBERG, SC)
  • CENTRAL BAMBERG DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; BAMBERG, SC)
  • LEMON PARK COMMUNITY RESIDENCE (Hospital, about 11 miles away; BARNWELL, SC)
  • DCA BARNWELL (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; BARNWELL, SC)

Amtrak station near Govan:

  • 8 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 Govan:

  • Denmark Technical College (about 7 miles; Denmark, SC; Full-time enrollment: 2,050)
  • South Carolina State University (about 27 miles; Orangeburg, SC; FT enrollment: 3,481)
  • Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College (about 30 miles; Orangeburg, SC; FT enrollment: 2,113)
  • University of South Carolina-Aiken (about 43 miles; Aiken, SC; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • Aiken Technical College (about 45 miles; Graniteville, SC; FT enrollment: 2,107)
  • Georgia Regents University (about 51 miles; Augusta, GA; FT enrollment: 6,862)
  • Midlands Technical College (about 51 miles; West Columbia, SC; FT enrollment: 8,916)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Town of Govan Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Govan: Govan Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Nimmons Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Bamberg 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:

2.3 people
South Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

75.0%
Whole state:

67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.6%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Govan:

Marital status in Govan, SC
  • Never married: 14.6%
  • Now married: 60.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.4%
  • Divorced: 16.3%

For population 25 years and over in Govan:

  • High school or higher: 81.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 43.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.1
South Carolina average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Govan, SC (based on Bamberg County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,80727
Mainline Protestant2,30525
Black Protestant3723
Other971
Catholic--
None9,406-
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: 5
This county:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
This county:

6.47 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Bamberg County:

1.94 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

14.9%
State:

10.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

35.3%
South Carolina:

29.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Bamberg County:

12.9%
South Carolina:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Govan:

48.5%
South Carolina:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Govan:

41.4%
South Carolina:

46.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

30.5
State:

29.0

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

17.5%
South Carolina:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Govan:

16.2%
State:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Govan:

6.6
South Carolina:

6.8

Overweight people:
Govan:

38.2%
South Carolina:

34.4%

General health condition:
This city:

49.7%
State:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

82.4%
South Carolina:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Govan, 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
Financial Administration 0$0 6$212
Totals for Government 0$0 6$212

Govan government finances - Expenditure in 2012 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $10,000 ($196.08)
    Police Protection: $9,000 ($176.47)
    Local Fire Protection: $8,000 ($156.86)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($98.04)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($98.04)
    Natural Resources - Other: $4,000 ($78.43)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($58.82)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($19.61)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($19.61)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Local Fire Protection: $8,000 ($156.86)
    Other - Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($19.61)
  • Intergovernmental to State - Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($19.61)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $3,000 ($58.82)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $8,000 ($156.86)

Govan government finances - Revenue in 2012 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($19.61)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $1,000 ($19.61)
    Housing and Community Development: $1,000 ($19.61)
    General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($19.61)
  • Tax - Property: $40,000 ($784.31)
    Public Utility License: $6,000 ($117.65)

Govan government finances - Cash and Securities in 2012 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $83,000 ($1627.45)

Strongest AM radio stations in Govan:

  • 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.)
  • WIQB (1050 AM; 25 kW; CONWAY, SC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WQIZ (810 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ST. GEORGE, SC; Owner: RADIO PROPERTIES, LLC)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLGO (1170 AM; daytime; 10 kW; LEXINGTON, SC; Owner: LEVAS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WBCU (1460 AM; 50 kW; UNION, SC)
  • WVOC (560 AM; 5 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAGL (1560 AM; daytime; 50 kW; LANCASTER, SC; Owner: PALMETTO BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WDOG (1460 AM; daytime; 1 kW; ALLENDALE, SC; Owner: GOOD RADIO BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WGAC (580 AM; 5 kW; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WGAC LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBT (1110 AM; 50 kW; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATNS CO. OF NORTH CAROLINA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Govan:

  • WBAW-FM (99.1 FM; BARNWELL, SC; Owner: BULLIE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WIIZ (97.9 FM; BLACKVILLE, SC; Owner: NICWILD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWBD (95.7 FM; BAMBERG, SC; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAFJ (88.3 FM; BELVEDERE, SC; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WGFG (105.1 FM; BRANCHVILLE, SC; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WZNY (105.7 FM; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIGL (102.9 FM; ORANGEBURG, SC; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAAW (94.7 FM; WILLISTON, SC; Owner: FRANK NEELY)
  • WDOG-FM (93.5 FM; ALLENDALE, SC; Owner: GOOD RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJWJ-FM (89.9 FM; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WKSP (96.3 FM; AIKEN, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQKI-FM (93.9 FM; ST. MATTHEWS, SC; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Govan:

  • 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.)
  • WRDW-TV (Channel 12; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WRDW LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WFXG (Channel 54; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - GEORGIA, L.L.C.)
  • WJWJ-TV (Channel 16; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • W55CQ (Channel 55; ORANGEBURG, SC; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Govan fatal accident list:

Oct 11, 1998 06:50 PM, 366, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 11.0mTotal length
  • $191,000Total costs
  • 2,475Total average daily traffic
  • 508Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,014Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Govan, SC
  • 60.0%Electricity
  • 40.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Govan, SC
  • 100.0%Electricity


Govan compared to South Carolina state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage 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 above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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