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| Hillcrest Middle School is
located in the small town of Simpsonville,
SC, which has a population of 13,883. |
- The largest percentage of Simpsonville's population is
between the ages of 25 - 44.
- The average family size is 3.1.
- The racial composition of the area is predominantly White
(87%), with 11.5% Black, 1.7% Hispanic, and .8% Other.
- The median number of years of residence in Simpsonville is
5.2 years.
- The mobility rate within the last five years is 54%.
- The average income is $30,059.
- The median home value is $85,373.
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Simpsonville is home to more
than 39 industries and over 400 businesses, including retail, manufacturing plants,
wholesale suppliers, physicians, service stations, convenience stores, banks, and
child-care facilities. The total of manufacturing employment provides over 4000 jobs and a
payroll of $55,000,000.
Kemet Electronics Corporation
is the largest employer in Simpsonville.
Kemet's product line includes solid tantalum and ceramic monolithic capacitors that are
used in many electronic devices: computers, pacemakers, calculators, and televisions. The
second largest employer is
Cryovac.
They design, manufacture, and sell proprietary packaging materials and equipment. One
example of their products is the protective cover on the packaged meats sold in grocery
stores.
There are more than 45 churches in the area. Local denominations include Baptist,
Methodist, Presbyterian, Church of God, Catholic, Episcopalian, Lutheran, Church of the
Nazarene, Eckanbar, Interdenominational, and Church of God of Prophecy.
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