About the Indicators
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Voter Registration and Turnout This indicator shows the registration and turnout percentages of voting-age citizens of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and the United States for the 2000 General Election. When compared to the 1996 election, the trend for electoral participation is declining in the county, state, and nation. Charitable Giving This indicator compares Spartanburg County's percentage of average discretionary income given to charity with other counties in South Carolina. The Chronicle of Philanthropy conducts an analysis of chariable giving by people who earned at least $50,000 annually and who itemized deductions, using tax return data. Discretionary income is defined as what is left over after basic living expenses. The analysis used cost-of-living data to determine discretionary income at the local level. Laurens County had the highest percentage of discretionary income going to charity and Horry County, the lowest. Allendale and Darlington Counties had discretionary incomes similar to Spartanburg County (within $790) and both gave less to charities. Attendance at Cultural Events This indicator shows the trend in attendance has more than doubled from 284,000 to 786,000 between 1993 and 2003. This includes attendance at performances, art exhibits, historic houses, festivals, art classes, and other events. |
