Blythewood, South Carolina facts for kids
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Blythewood, South Carolina
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Location in Richland County and the state of South Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| Counties | Richland, |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.71 sq mi (27.74 km2) |
| • Land | 10.63 sq mi (27.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 505 ft (152 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,772 |
| • Density | 448.96/sq mi (173.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29016
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| Area codes | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-07255 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1245688 |
Blythewood is a town in South Carolina, United States. It is located in Richland and Fairfield counties. Blythewood is a suburb of Columbia, South Carolina, which is the state capital.
In 2020, about 4,772 people lived in Blythewood. The town is part of the larger Columbia, South Carolina, Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is about 15 miles (24 kilometers) from downtown Columbia. Major roads like Blythewood Road and U.S. Route 21 pass through the town. They connect to Interstate 77, making it easy to travel to and from Blythewood.
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History of Blythewood
Blythewood was first known by a different name: "Doko". This was a Native American word meaning "a watering place". The town got its name from Doko Depot, a stop on the railroad between Charlotte and Columbia.
In 1865, during the American Civil War, General Sherman's army destroyed this railroad. The town was later rebuilt. In 1877, its name was changed to Blythewood. This new name came from a local school called The Blythewood Female Institute. The school was later renamed "Blythewood Academy".
The George P. Hoffman House is the oldest house still standing in Blythewood. It was built in 1855 and is now used as the city hall. This historic building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
Geography and Climate
Blythewood is located in the Piedmont region of South Carolina. This area is known for its rolling hills and varied landscape.
The town covers a total area of about 25.3 square kilometers (9.8 square miles). Most of this area, about 25.1 square kilometers (9.7 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.08 square miles), is water.
Blythewood's Climate
Blythewood has a humid subtropical climate. This means the weather usually has warm temperatures and a good amount of rain all year long. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are mild.
| Climate data for Blythewood | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 12 (54) |
14 (58) |
19 (66) |
24 (75) |
28 (82) |
31 (88) |
33 (91) |
32 (89) |
29 (84) |
24 (75) |
19 (66) |
14 (57) |
23 (74) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 0 (32) |
2 (35) |
6 (42) |
10 (50) |
15 (59) |
19 (66) |
21 (70) |
21 (69) |
17 (63) |
11 (52) |
6 (43) |
2 (35) |
11 (51) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 110 (4.2) |
94 (3.7) |
120 (4.6) |
79 (3.1) |
84 (3.3) |
120 (4.6) |
130 (5.2) |
110 (4.5) |
94 (3.7) |
81 (3.2) |
74 (2.9) |
86 (3.4) |
1,180 (46.4) |
| Average precipitation days | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 103 |
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Population and People
Blythewood has grown quite a bit over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 92 | — | |
| 1990 | 164 | 78.3% | |
| 2000 | 170 | 3.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,034 | 1,096.5% | |
| 2020 | 4,772 | 134.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, the town had 4,772 people. There were 1,057 households and 920 families living there. The population is made up of people from different backgrounds. About 49% of the people were White, and about 39% were Black or African American. Other groups, including Asian, Native American, and people of mixed races, also live in Blythewood. About 5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, the average age of people in Blythewood was about 39 years old. About 28% of the population was under 19 years old. Many households (71%) were made up of married couples. The average household had about 2.8 people. The estimated yearly income for a household in the town was about $90,444.
Economy and Jobs
Blythewood is home to some important businesses. The main office for Spirax-Sarco Engineering in the United States is located here. This company makes products for steam and industrial fluid control.
A big new project is also planned for Blythewood. Scout Motors, which is part of Volkswagen, plans to build a large electric vehicle factory. This factory will create about 4,000 jobs and produce 200,000 vehicles each year by the end of 2026. This will bring many new opportunities to the town.
Education in Blythewood
Blythewood has a public library, which is part of the Richland County Library system. It provides books and resources for everyone in the community.
The town is served by Richland School District 2. Here are some of the schools located directly in Blythewood:
- Blythewood High School
- Westwood High School
- Blythewood Middle School
- Muller Road Middle School
- Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School
- Round Top Elementary School
- Langford Elementary School
Famous People from Blythewood
Many notable people have connections to Blythewood:
- Elizabeth Hawley Gasque - She was the first woman from South Carolina to be elected to the United States Congress.
- Justin Bethel - A professional football player who plays defensive back and special teams for the Miami Dolphins.
- Brandon Wilds - A former professional football running back.
- Amaré Barno - A professional football outside linebacker for the Carolina Panthers.
- Cam Smith - A professional football cornerback for the Miami Dolphins of the NFL.
See also
In Spanish: Blythewood para niños
