Simpsonville es una ciudad en el condado de Greenville , Carolina del Sur , Estados Unidos. Es parte del área estadística metropolitana de Greenville - Mauldin - Easley . La población era de 18.238 en el censo de 2010, [5] frente a 14.352 en 2000. La población había aumentado a un estimado de 24.221 en 2019. [6] Simpsonville es parte de la " Franja Dorada ", junto con Mauldin y Fountain Inn , un área que se caracteriza por tener un bajo desempleo debido a una diversidad de industrias que incluyen Para-Chem, KEMET , Sealed Air yMilliken .
Simpsonville, Carolina del Sur | |
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Desde arriba, de izquierda a derecha: Centro, Ayuntamiento, Iglesia Bautista de Simpsonville, Torre del Reloj de Simpsonville | |
Lema (s): "Simplemente en casa" | |
Ubicación de Simpsonville, Carolina del Sur | |
Coordenadas: 34 ° 44′0 ″ N 82 ° 15′36 ″ W / 34.73333 ° N 82.26000 ° WCoordenadas : 34 ° 44′0 ″ N 82 ° 15′36 ″ W / 34.73333 ° N 82.26000 ° W | |
País | Estados Unidos |
Expresar | Carolina del Sur |
condado | Greenville |
Gobierno | |
• Alcalde | Paul Shewmaker |
Área [1] | |
• Total | 24,27 km 2 (9,37 millas cuadradas ) |
• Tierra | 24,22 km 2 (9,35 millas cuadradas ) |
• Agua | 0,02 millas cuadradas (0,05 km 2 ) |
Elevación | 860 pies (262 m) |
Población ( 2010 ) | |
• Total | 18.238 |
• Estimación (2019) [2] | 24,221 |
• Densidad | 2.589,93 / mi2 (999,95 / km 2 ) |
Zona horaria | UTC-5 ( Este (EST) ) |
• Verano ( DST ) | UTC − 4 (EDT) |
códigos ZIP | 29680-29681 |
Código (s) de área | 864 |
Código FIPS | 45-66580 [3] |
ID de función GNIS | 1250898 [4] |
Sitio web | www |
Historia
El edificio Burdette , la casa Cureton-Huff , la granja Hopkins y la iglesia bautista Simpsonville figuran en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos . [7]
El edificio de ladrillo más antiguo de la ciudad es una antigua farmacia construida en 1886 en East Curtis Street. Woodside Mill, fundamental para la economía local a principios del siglo XX, incluye una antigua torre de agua. [8]
En octubre de 2018, se vendió un boleto de lotería ganador por un premio mayor de $ 1.6 mil millones de Mega Millions en el # 7 KC Mart en Simpsonville. [9]
Geografía
Simpsonville se encuentra en el sureste del condado de Greenville en 34 ° 44′0 ″ N 82 ° 15′36 ″ W / 34.73333 ° N 82.26000 ° W(34.733375, -82.260001), [10] entre Mauldin al noroeste y Fountain Inn al sureste. El centro de la ciudad tiene una altura de 866 pies (264 m) sobre el nivel del mar.
La autopista 14 de Carolina del Sur atraviesa el centro de Simpsonville como Main Street, y conduce al norte a 16 millas (26 km) hasta Greer y al sureste a 5 millas (8 km) hasta el centro de Fountain Inn. El centro de Mauldin está a 7,2 km al noroeste por la autopista 417 de Carolina del Sur . La Interestatal 385 pasa por Simpsonville al oeste del centro de la ciudad, con acceso desde las salidas 26 a 29. La I-385 conduce al noroeste a 14 millas (23 km) al centro de Greenville y al sureste a 28 millas (45 km) a la Interestatal 26 cerca de Clinton . Columbia , la capital del estado, se encuentra a 143 km al sureste de Simpsonville.
Según la Oficina del Censo de Estados Unidos , Simpsonville tiene un área total de 22,88 km 2 (8,83 millas cuadradas ), de las cuales 22,82 km 2 (8,81 millas cuadradas ) son tierra y 0,06 km 2 (0,02 millas cuadradas ), o 0,28%, son agua. [5]
Demografía
Población histórica | |||
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Censo | Música pop. | % ± | |
1900 | 195 | - | |
1910 | 521 | 167,2% | |
1920 | 566 | 8,6% | |
1930 | 1.400 | 147,3% | |
1940 | 1,298 | −7,3% | |
1950 | 1,529 | 17,8% | |
1960 | 2,282 | 49,2% | |
1970 | 3.308 | 45,0% | |
1980 | 9.037 | 173,2% | |
1990 | 11,708 | 29,6% | |
2000 | 14.352 | 22,6% | |
2010 | 18.238 | 27,1% | |
2019 (est.) | 24,221 | [2] | 32,8% |
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Según el censo [3] de 2010, había 18.238 personas y 7.040 hogares. La densidad de población era de 2.070,1 habitantes por milla cuadrada (799,4 habitantes por km 2 ). Había 7.624 unidades de vivienda en una densidad media de 865,4 por milla cuadrada (334,1 por km 2 ). La composición racial de la ciudad era 75,7% blanca , 16,4% afroamericana , 0,3% nativa americana , 1,3% asiática , 0,1% isleña del Pacífico y 2,3% de dos o más razas. Hispanos o latinos de cualquier raza eran el 8,9% de la población. El 26,0% de la población era menor de 18 años y el 11,0% de la población mayor de 65 años. El 51,6% de la población era femenina. [12]
Para el período 2011-2015, el ingreso anual medio estimado para un hogar en la ciudad fue de $ 56,691 y el ingreso per cápita fue de $ 28,537. El 7,3% de la población se encontraba por debajo del umbral de pobreza . [13]
Crimen
Simpsonville's 2006 crime statistics were higher than national average crime rates. Violent crimes in 2010 totalled 82 for the year.[14] 2006 statistics of violent crime in Simpsonville reflect there was not one murder, reported incidents of rape were slightly higher than the national average (39 per 100,000 in Simpsonville, with a national average of 33 per 100,000), and incidents of aggravated assaults were what tipped the 2006 violent crime scales, tallying in at 75% over the national average.[15] In 2007 the personal crime incidents rate tallied in at 6 per 1000 residents, while the national average was 1.3 per 1000.[16] In September 2007, the FBI reported that the state of South Carolina's violent crime rate was the highest in the nation per capita, although Simpsonville is not mentioned at all in the article.[17] Simpsonville car theft in 2006 was lower than the national average,[15] calling into question claims that Simpsonville had a high rate of car-jackings.
In 2017, Simpsonville was named the safest city in South Carolina, based on FBI Crime Report data gathered by the SafeWise security organization;[18] its ranking as of 2021 is 15th.[19]
Servicios de emergencia
The Simpsonville Police Department was founded in 1907 and its first police chief was hired in 1928. Citizen-based programs were added in 2014 that provide opportunities for civilians to work alongside police officers.[20] The current chief of police is Michael D. Hanshaw.[21]
The Simpsonville Fire Department was formed in 1922. Fire protection was supported by annual contract fees until the mid 1980s when a tax system was adopted instead. Protection is provided to citizens within Simpsonville's city limits and some parts of surrounding Greenville County via five fire stations within a district of about 30 square miles (78 km2).[22] The department's current fire chief is Wesley Williams.[23]
Gobierno
Simpsonville is governed by a city council, consisting of a mayor and six council members, one from each city ward. The city also has several boards and commissions to advise the council and complete assigned tasks. The council is elected in November of odd years to staggered four-year terms.[24][25] The current council includes:[26]
- Mayor: Paul Shewmaker (1st term ends 12-31-2023)
- Council Ward I: Matthew Gooch (3rd term ends 12-31-2023)
- Council Ward II: Stephanie Kelley (1st term ends 12-31-2021)
- Council Ward III: Jenn Hulehan (2nd term ends 12-31-2023)
- Council Ward IV: Sherry Roche (1st term ends 12-31-2021)
- Council Ward V: Ken Cummings (2nd term ends 12-31-2023)
- Council Ward VI: Lou Hutchings (1st term ends 12-31-2021)
The city council appoints a city administrator, who serves at their pleasure, to work with them in the proper administration of the city's policies and affairs. The council also elects a city clerk and city treasurer, and appoints a city attorney, to two-year terms.[27] The current city officers include:[28]
- City Administrator: Dianna Gracely (since 2018)[29]
- City Clerk: Phyllis Long (4th term ends 12-31-2021)[30][31]
- City Treasurer: Christine Furino (3rd term ends 12-31-2021)[31][32]
- City Attorney: David Holmes[33]
Educación
Public education in Simpsonville is administered by Greenville County School District.[34] The district operates Hillcrest High School in Simpsonville.
Abiding Peace Academy is a K2-5 grade school of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Simpsonville.[35]
Simpsonville has a public library, a branch of the Greenville County Library System.[36]
Cultura y deporte
Simpsonville's CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, named for sponsor Coastal Carolina National Bank, is an outdoor entertainment venue with seating for up to 15,000. It has hosted performers and community events since 2005.[37]
The Simpsonville Arts Center hosts performing arts by the Mill Town Players of Pelzer. Renovation plans for the center are underway as of 2021.[38][39]
The Women's American Basketball Association established a team based in Simpsonville to begin its first season in July 2021. Home games for the Carolina Upstate Thunder are to be played in Greenville.[40][41]
Medios de comunicación
The Simpsonville Sentinel is the local area newspaper, published monthly.[42] The news website Patch also has a Simpsonville edition.[43]
Simpsonville is part of the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson-Asheville DMA television market. Local television stations include:
Simsponville is part of the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson Arbitron Metro radio market. Station WYRD-FM is licensed in and transmits from Simpsonville. Other local radio stations include:
Gente notable
- Justin Bolli, professional golfer
- Danielle Brooks, actress, stars in Orange Is the New Black and was Tony Award-nominated for role as Sofia on Broadway in The Color Purple.
- Chandler Catanzaro, American football placekicker[44]
- Danelle German, creator of cat handbags and founder of National Cat Groomers Institute of America
- Lucas Glover, PGA Tour golfer, winner of 2009 U.S. Open Golf Championship
- Shane Hall, NASCAR driver
- Tommy Jones, professional bowler; 2005–06 PBA Player of the Year
- Jamon Meredith, offensive tackle, 2009 fifth-round draft pick of NFL's Green Bay Packers
- Emilio Pagan, pitcher for MLB's San Diego Padres
- Stephen Thompson, UFC fighter
- Travelle Wharton, offensive tackle for NFL's Carolina Panthers
Referencias
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- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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- ^ Gallagher, Diane; Almasy, Steve (October 24, 2018). "Mega Millions win stirs small South Carolina town". CNN. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
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- ^ "FBI Uniform Crime Reports". Retrieved 23 March 2014.
- ^ a b "Simpsonville Crime Statistics and Crime Data (Simpsonville, SC)". AreaConnect. 2006. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
- ^ "MONEY Magazine: Best places to live 2007: Simpsonville, SC snapshot". money.cnn.com.
- ^ Beam, Adam (September 26, 2007). "S.C.'s violent crime rate again highest in nation". Spartanburg Herald-Journal. Spartanburg, South Carolina. Archived from the original on June 4, 2011.
- ^ Felicien, Tesalon (March 7, 2017). "Simpsonville named safest city in SC". The Greenville News. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
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The Council unanimously appointed Phyllis Long as the full-time City Clerk. Long had been acting in an interim basis....
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enlaces externos
- City of Simpsonville official website
- City of Simpsonville SC Top #1 Window Tinting Business is Perfect Darkness Tint