Parris Island, South Carolina

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Population in July 2007: 5,867.
Males: 4,413  (75.2%)
Females: 1,454  (24.8%)
Median resident age:

20.2 years
South Carolina median age:

35.4 years

Zip codes: 29902.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $82,158 (it was $46,335 in 2000)
Parris Island:

$82,158
SC:

$64,115

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,173 (it was $11,216 in 2000)

Parris Island CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $111,322 (it was $40,400 in 2000)
Parris Island:

$111,322
SC:

$254,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $606,247; detached houses: $672,075; townhouses or other attached units: $474,554; in 2-unit structures: $384,230; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $320,037; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $396,653; mobile homes: $190,138; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $37,661
March 2022 cost of living index in Parris Island: 82.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Parris Island, SC (2000)
    • 3,15965.3%White alone
    • 80116.5%Black alone
    • 63713.2%Hispanic
    • 1152.4%Two or more races
    • 831.7%Asian alone
    • 350.7%American Indian alone
    • 60.1%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 50.1%Other race alone

Races in Parris Island detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Irish (17.3%), German (16.9%), Italian (7.1%), English (5.3%), United States (3.7%), French (2.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 12.2 square miles.

Population density: 482 people per square mile   (low).

Parris Island, South Carolina map

340 residents are foreign born (5.0% Latin America, 1.1% Asia, 0.9% Europe).

This place:

7.0%
South Carolina:

2.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Parris Island CDP:

0.9% ($361)
South Carolina:

0.6% ($510)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Savannah, GA (30.7 miles , pop. 131,510).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Jacksonville, FL (150.2 miles , pop. 735,617).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (614.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Port Royal, SC (2.0 miles ),
Shell Point, SC (2.2 miles ),
Beaufort, SC (2.7 miles ),
Burton, SC (2.7 miles ),
St. Helena, SC (2.8 miles ),
Laurel Bay, SC (3.2 miles ),
Hilton Head Island, SC (3.3 miles ),
Bluffton, SC (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 32.33 N, Longitude: 80.69 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +1,284 (+26.5%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 3,464 (83.7%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 843

Distribution of median household income in Parris Island, SC in 2022
Parris Island satellite photo by USGS

Parris Island tourist attractions:

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
South Carolina:

3.1%
Historical population in Parris Island, SC
Historical housing units in Parris Island, SC
Most common industries in Parris Island, SC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (21.3%)
  • Health care (20.6%)
  • Construction (10.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.1%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.3%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (26.0%)
  • Construction (16.9%)
  • Health care (16.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.4%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (7.1%)
  • U. S. Postal service (7.1%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (5.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (26.3%)
  • Public administration (14.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (10.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.1%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (8.1%)
  • Educational services (8.1%)
Most common occupations in Parris Island, SC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (10.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (8.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (4.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (16.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (7.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Occupational and physical therapist assistants and aides (5.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (22.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (10.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (9.1%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (8.1%)
  • Child care workers (8.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.1%)

Average climate in Parris Island, South Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Parris Island, South Carolina average temperatures Parris Island, South Carolina average precipitation Parris Island, South Carolina humidity Parris Island, South Carolina wind speed Parris Island, South Carolina snowfall Parris Island, South Carolina sunshine Parris Island, South Carolina clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
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Pb
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2007 was 0.00065. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00065
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Parris Island-area historical tornado activity is below South Carolina state average. It is 47% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/9/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 36.1 miles away from the Parris Island place center killed 2 people and injured 17 people and caused $3 million in damages.

On 5/25/1970, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 23.2 miles away from the place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Parris Island-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Carolina state average. It is 50% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 50.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 149.0 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 60.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/11/2002 at 23:39:29, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, Depth: 1.5 mi) earthquake occurred 44.6 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 287.7 miles away from Parris Island center
On 4/17/1995 at 13:45:57, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 56.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Beaufort County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 7, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Parris Island topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Parris Island:

  • BAYVIEW MANOR (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; BEAUFORT, SC)
  • BEAUFORT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; BEAUFORT, SC)
  • BEAUFORT MEM HOSP TCU (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; BEAUFORT, SC)
  • UNITED HOSPICE BEAUFORT (Hospital, about 8 miles away; BEAUFORT, SC)
  • HILTON HEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC)
  • HILTON HEAD HOSP SKILLED NURSING UNIT (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC)
  • LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILTON HEAD (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Parris Island:

  • Savannah College of Art and Design (about 30 miles; Savannah, GA; Full-time enrollment: 9,964)
  • Savannah State University (about 31 miles; Savannah, GA; FT enrollment: 4,193)
  • Savannah Technical College (about 33 miles; Savannah, GA; FT enrollment: 3,677)
  • South University–Savannah Online (about 34 miles; Savannah, GA; FT enrollment: 13,512)
  • Armstrong Atlantic State University (about 37 miles; Savannah, GA; FT enrollment: 6,399)
  • Citadel Military College of South Carolina (about 54 miles; Charleston, SC; FT enrollment: 3,683)
  • Medical University of South Carolina (about 54 miles; Charleston, SC; FT enrollment: 2,138)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Parris Island: USMC Parris Island Fire Department (A), Parris Island Museum (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Ribbon Creek (A), Means Creek (B), Battery Creek (C), Whale Branch (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Parris Island: Ribaut Monument (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: John Phillips (musician) - Musician and songwriter.

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

3.3 people
South Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

93.7%
Whole state:

70.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.0%
Whole state:

4.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

6.9%
Whole state:

14.1%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

3.9%
Whole state:

6.5%
3,788 people in military barracks, etc. in 2000

Banks with branches in Parris Island (2011 data):

  • The Fort Sill National Bank: Fsnb - Parris Island Branch at Boulevard De France Building 292, branch established on 1988/11/17. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $369.8 mil, Deposits: $324.4 mil, headquarters in Fort Sill, OK, positive income, 71 total offices, Holding Company: Jrmb Ii, Inc

For population 15 years and over in Parris Island:

Marital status in Parris Island, SC
  • Never married: 76.0%
  • Now married: 20.4%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 2.4%

For population 25 years and over in Parris Island:

  • High school or higher: 96.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 45.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
South Carolina average:

13.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Parris Island, SC (based on Beaufort County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant24,00276
Catholic16,1175
Mainline Protestant15,10226
Other2,76916
Black Protestant2,73216
Orthodox1401
None101,371-
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: 37
Beaufort County:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
Here:

0.55 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 56
Beaufort County:

3.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 232
Beaufort County:

15.81 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.0%
South Carolina:

10.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

20.1%
South Carolina:

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

11.6%
South Carolina:

13.4%

11.05% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($148,350 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

11.05%
South Carolina average:

8.89%

0.14% of residents moved from foreign countries ($746 average AGI)
Beaufort County:

0.14%
South Carolina average:

0.04%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Jasper County, SC  0.53% ($54,673 average AGI)
from Chatham County, GA  0.24% ($72,869)
from San Diego County, CA  0.21% ($81,230)


8.78% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($83,142 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.78%
South Carolina average:

7.46%

0.11% of residents moved to foreign countries ($777 average AGI)
Beaufort County:

0.11%
South Carolina average:

0.03%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Jasper County, SC  0.74% ($55,806 average AGI)
to Chatham County, GA  0.35% ($57,639)
to Charleston County, SC  0.27% ($83,708)

Businesses in Parris Island, SC

  • FedEx: 1
  • GNC: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Parris Island:

  • WVGB (1490 AM; 1 kW; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: VIVIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBMQ (630 AM; 5 kW; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WFXH (1130 AM; 1 kW; HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WIQB (1050 AM; 25 kW; CONWAY, SC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WJLG (900 AM; 4 kW; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTKS (1290 AM; 5 kW; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNFO (1430 AM; daytime; 1 kW; RIDGELAND, SC)
  • WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WSCC (730 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOKV (690 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WQTK (950 AM; 10 kW; MONCKS CORNER, SC; Owner: KIRKMAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WQIZ (810 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ST. GEORGE, SC; Owner: RADIO PROPERTIES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Parris Island:

  • WAGP (88.7 FM; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF BEAUFORT, INC)
  • WGZO (103.1 FM; PARRIS ISLAND, SC; Owner: ZIP COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJZX (99.7 FM; HOLLYWOOD, SC; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLOW (107.9 FM; PORT ROYAL, SC; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WFXH-FM (106.1 FM; HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WGZR (106.9 FM; BLUFFTON, SC; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WYKZ (98.7 FM; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJWJ-FM (89.9 FM; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WWVV (104.9 FM; RIDGELAND, SC; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WZAT (102.1 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WAEV (97.3 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQBT (94.1 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLFS (91.9 FM; PORT WENTWORTH, GA; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC)
  • WJCL-FM (96.5 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSVH (91.1 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WIXV (95.5 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WEAS-FM (93.1 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSIS (103.9 FM; SPRINGFIELD, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • W218BX (91.5 FM; BLUFFTON, SC; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • W218CB (91.5 FM; FROGMORE, SC; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Parris Island:

  • W19CH (Channel 19; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W32BJ (Channel 32; BEAUFORT, ETC., SC; Owner: SOUTHERN TV CORPORATION)
  • WJWJ-TV (Channel 16; BEAUFORT, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • W53BX (Channel 53; HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC; Owner: WHHI-TV, INC.)
  • WGSA-CA (Channel 50; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: SOUTHERN TV CORPORATION)
  • WSAV-TV (Channel 3; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTOC-TV (Channel 11; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WCBD-TV (Channel 2; CHARLESTON, SC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W35AY (Channel 35; HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC; Owner: MYRON K. HINES)
  • WTGS (Channel 28; HARDEEVILLE, SC; Owner: BLUENOSE BROADCASTING OF SAVANNAH LLC)
  • WJCL (Channel 22; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF SAVANNAH LICENSE LLC)
  • W55AW (Channel 55; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CHANNEL AMERICA LPTV LIC. SUBSIDIARY)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7
  • Janis E Merritts, 6.03 Kil Sw (Lat: 32.359722 Lon: -80.593611), Type: 100.0, Overall height: 100 m, Registrant: Pinnacle Towers Inc., Pinnacle@pintowers.Com, , Saras-ota, Phone: (941) 364-8886

  • Janis E Merritts, 6.03 Kil Sw (Lat: 32.359722 Lon: -80.593611), Type: 100.0, Overall height: 100 m, Registrant: Pinnacle Towers LLC, Compliancedepartment@gsignal.Com, , Saras-ota, Phone: (941) 364-8886

  • Janis E Merritts, 6.03 Kil Sw (Lat: 32.359722 Lon: -80.593611), Type: 100.0, Overall height: 100 m, Registrant: Pinnacle Towers Asset Holding LLC, Compliancedepartment@gsignal.Com, , Saras-ota, Phone: (941) 364-8886

  • Janis E Merritts, 6.03 Kil Sw (Lat: 32.359722 Lon: -80.593611), Type: 100.0, Overall height: 100 m, Registrant: Pinnacle Towers Asset Holding LLC, Compliancedepartment@gsignal.Com, , Saras-ota, Phone: (941) 364-8886

  • Gordon Wallace, 6.03 Kil Sw (Lat: 32.359722 Lon: -80.593611), Type: 100.0, Overall height: 100 m, Registrant: Tredegar Towers LLC, Gordon.Wallace@tredegartowers.Com, , 18003 Richm-ond, Phone: (887) 738-6937

  • Gordon W Wallace, 6.03 Kil Sw (Lat: 32.359722 Lon: -80.593611), Type: 100.0, Structure height: 45013 m, Overall height: 100 m, Registrant: Tredegar Towers LLC, Gordon.Wallace@tredegartowers.Com, , 18003 Richm-ond, Phone: (887) 738-6937

  • 6.03 Kil Sw (Lat: 32.359722 Lon: -80.593611), Type: 100.0, Overall height: 100 m, Registrant: Simmons Broadcasting Inc, Wlsimm@ibm.Net, , Hilto-n Head Island, Phone: (803) 785-4445


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 32.344083 Lon: -80.675389, Call Sign: WRDG205,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.287 MHz, 463.687 MHz, 467.287 MHz, 468.687 MHz, Grant Date: 04/22/2019, Expiration Date: 04/22/2029, Certifier: Austin Hays, Registrant: Mobile Communs. Of Charleston, 4405 Dorchester Road, Charleston, SC 29405, Phone: (843) 744-3780, Fax: (843) 744-3780, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KJ4HYW, Licensee ID: L01445837, Grant Date: 11/17/2008, Expiration Date: 11/17/2018, Cancellation Date: 08/22/2017, Certifier: Ann L Buchanan, Registrant: Ann L Buchanan, Parris Island, SC 29905


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Parris Island, SC
  • 87.5%Electricity
  • 12.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Parris Island, SC
  • 92.1%Electricity
  • 7.9%Utility gas


Parris Island compared to South Carolina state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.

Parris Island on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: waiters and waitresses (population 5,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: painters and paperhangers (population 5,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: secretaries and administrative assistants (population 5,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (population 5,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (population 5,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: u. s. postal service (population 5,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: data processing, libraries, and other information services (population 5,000+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the least people driving a car to work alone (population 5,000+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in military barracks, etc. (population 1,000+)"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people walking to work (population 5,000+)"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: health care (population 5,000+)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: clothing and accessories, including shoe, stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: transportation equipment (population 5,000+)"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of workers with very long commute times (90 or more minutes) (population 5,000+)"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest percentage of workers working at home, population 5,000+"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: health care (population 5,000+)"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 100 cities with longest commuting times (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 100 cities with lowest ratio of median house value to median household income (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that exercised in the past month"
  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest average weight of females"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop 50,000+)"
  • #41 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that drank alcohol in the past 30 days"
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