Blackville, South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Blackville, South Carolina
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Location of Blackville, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Barnwell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.03 sq mi (23.40 km2) |
| • Land | 8.93 sq mi (23.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,923 |
| • Density | 215.29/sq mi (83.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29817
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| Area codes | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-06490 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1246909 |
Blackville is a small town located in Barnwell County, South Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 1,923 people lived there.
The town got its name from Alexander Black. He was a person who helped build railroads in the area.
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History of Blackville
On December 22, 1781, a battle happened near Blackville. This was during the American Revolution. A group of British supporters, called Loyalists, fought against local American fighters, known as Patriots.
Sixteen Patriots were killed in this fight. The place was known as "Windy Hill" then. Later, it was called "Slaughter Hill" because of the battle. A famous South Carolina politician, Solomon Blatt, Sr., was born in Blackville. He served in the state government for a long time.
Where is Blackville?
Blackville is in the northeastern part of Barnwell County. You can find it at these coordinates: 33°21′25″N 81°16′22″W / 33.35694°N 81.27278°W.
U.S. Route 78 goes right through the town. This road can take you about 31 miles west to Aiken. Or, you can go about 15 miles east to Bamberg.
South Carolina Highway 3 also passes nearby. It leads southwest about 9 miles to Barnwell. Barnwell is the main town, or "county seat," for Barnwell County.
The United States Census Bureau says Blackville covers about 9.03 square miles. Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
About the People (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 684 | — | |
| 1890 | 962 | 40.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,116 | 16.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,278 | 14.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,421 | 11.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,284 | −9.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,456 | 13.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,294 | −11.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,901 | 46.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,395 | 26.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,840 | 18.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,688 | −5.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,973 | 10.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,406 | −19.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,923 | −20.1% | |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
The 2020 United States census counted 1,923 people living in Blackville. There were 758 households and 432 families in the town.
Here's a quick look at the different groups of people living in Blackville:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 250 | 13.0% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 1,583 | 82.32% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.31% |
| Other/Mixed | 44 | 2.29% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 1.61% |
Education in Blackville
Blackville has several schools for students of all ages. These include Macedonia Elementary School and Blackville-Hilda Junior High School. Students can also attend Blackville-Hilda High School.
Other schools in the area are Jefferson Davis Academy and Calvary Fellowship Mennonite. Adults can go to Bamberg/Barnwell County Adult Education. There is also Barnwell Christian School.
The town also has a public library. It is part of the ABBE Regional Library System.
Special Places
God's Acre Healing Springs is a very special piece of land in Blackville. What makes it unique is that its legal owner is said to be "God Almighty."
This land has a natural spring. Local stories say that the water from this spring has healing powers. People have believed this for a long time.
