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, Fairfield |
| 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
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,034 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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4,446 |
| • Density | 390.44/sq mi (150.75/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 suburb of Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland and Fairfield counties, South Carolina. 2020 estimates put the population at 4,446 up from 2,034 in 2010. Since 2000 it has had a population boom, going from 170 people in 2000 to a population of 2,034 in 2010, representing an increase of 1096%. It is part of the Columbia, South Carolina, Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located around 15 miles (24 kilometers) from downtown Columbia.
Blythewood Road is one of the main thoroughfares, intersecting Interstate 77 at Exit 27. U.S. Route 21 also goes through Blythewood, Intersecting Interstate 77 At exit 24.
History
The George P. Hoffman House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
Geography
Blythewood is located at 34°13′5″N 80°59′5″W / 34.21806°N 80.98472°W (34.217992, -80.984618).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 9.8 square miles (25.3 km2), of which 9.7 square miles (25.1 km2) is land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km2), or 0.79%. is water.
"Blythewood" is the mailing address for over 80 square miles (210 km2) of unincorporated Richland County, using the 29016 ZIP code. The area includes several planned subdivisions, both with and without property owners associations. Law enforcement in both the unincorporated area and the town proper is provided by the Richland County Sheriffs Department.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 92 | — | |
| 1990 | 164 | 78.3% | |
| 2000 | 170 | 3.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,034 | 1,096.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 4,150 | 104.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,333 | 48.89% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,851 | 38.79% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 115 | 2.41% |
| Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.13% |
| Other/Mixed | 230 | 4.82% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 224 | 4.69% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,772 people, 1,057 households, and 920 families residing in the town.
2018
As of the census of 2018, there were 3,148 people, 996 households residing in the town. The population density was 209.7 people per square mile (81.0/km2). The average median age was 39.3 The racial makeup of the town was 55% White, 41% African American, and 1.0% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.
There were 723 households, out of which 42.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.0% were headed by married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.9% were non-families. 13.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 28% below the age of 19, 15% from 20 to 29, 8% 30-39, 16% 40-49, 18% 50-59 and 15% who were 60 years of age or older. The median age was 39.3 years. 49% male and 51% female.
The estimated median annual income for a household in the town was $90,444. The per capita income for the town was $38,077. About 1.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18.
Climate
Climate is characterized by way too high temperatures and minimal precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate).
| Climate data for Blythewood | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 12.2 (54) |
14.4 (58) |
18.9 (66) |
23.9 (75) |
27.8 (82) |
31.1 (88) |
32.8 (91) |
31.7 (89) |
28.9 (84) |
23.9 (75) |
18.9 (66) |
13.9 (57) |
23.3 (74) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 0 (32) |
1.7 (35) |
5.6 (42) |
10 (50) |
15 (59) |
18.9 (66) |
21.1 (70) |
20.6 (69) |
17.2 (63) |
11.1 (52) |
6.1 (43) |
1.7 (35) |
10.6 (51) |
| Precipitation mm (inches) | 107 (4.2) |
94 (3.7) |
117 (4.6) |
79 (3.1) |
84 (3.3) |
117 (4.6) |
132 (5.2) |
114 (4.5) |
94 (3.7) |
81 (3.2) |
74 (2.9) |
86 (3.4) |
1,179 (46.4) |
| Avg. precipitation days | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 103 |
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Economy
The US Headquarters for Spirax-Sarco Engineering is headquartered in Blythewood.
Education
Blythewood has a public library, a branch of the Richland County Library.
The schools in Richland School District 2 located directly in Blythewood are as follows:
- Blythewood High School
- Westwood High School
- Blythewood Middle School
- Muller Road Middle School
- Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School
- Round Top Elementary School
- Langford Elementary School
Notable people
- Elizabeth Hawley Gasque - first woman from South Carolina elected to the United States Congress
- Justin Bethel - defensive back and special teams player for the New England Patriots
- Brandon Wilds - former NFL running back
- Will Trapp - Voted most attractive in the town
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