Ballentine, South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ballentine, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Richland |
| Area | |
| • Land | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29002
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Ballentine is a small community in Richland County, South Carolina, United States. It is not an official town or city, but an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live that isn't part of a larger city or town government. Ballentine is located near Columbia, South Carolina, which is a bigger city in the area.
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About Ballentine's Population
Every ten years, the United States counts all its people in something called a census. The latest count in 2020 showed that 8,110 people lived in Ballentine. These people lived in 2,495 homes, and 1,909 of those were families.
Who Lives in Ballentine?
The census also helps us understand the different groups of people living in a community. Here's a quick look at the different backgrounds of people in Ballentine based on the 2020 census:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 6,876 | 84.78% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 464 | 5.72% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 214 | 2.64% |
| Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.04% |
| Other or Mixed Backgrounds | 294 | 3.63% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 251 | 3.09% |
Ballentine's Past
Ballentine got its name from the Ballentine family. They were some of the first people to settle and live in this area a long time ago.
Back in 1925, Ballentine was much smaller, with only about 50 people living there. Over the years, there have been attempts to make Ballentine an official town. However, these attempts have not been successful so far.
One important historical place in the community is the John Jacob Calhoun Koon Farmstead. This old farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. This means it's a special place recognized for its history.
Learning in Ballentine
Kids in Ballentine go to public schools managed by Lexington & Richland County School District Five. This school district runs Ballentine Elementary School, which is right in the community.
Ballentine also has its own public library. It's a branch of the Richland County Library system, where people can borrow books, use computers, and learn new things.
See also
In Spanish: Ballentine (Carolina del Sur) para niños
