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Bonneau, South Carolina
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Where the living is easy...
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Location of Bonneau, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Berkeley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.12 sq mi (8.07 km2) |
| • Land | 3.02 sq mi (7.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 431 |
| • Density | 142.53/sq mi (55.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29431
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| Area codes | 843, 854 |
| FIPS code | 45-07525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1246941 |
Bonneau is a small town located in Berkeley County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2010, about 487 people lived there. It is part of a larger group of cities called the Charleston–North Charleston–Summerville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Discover Bonneau's Past
The town of Bonneau was named after an important family. This family included Floride Bonneau Calhoun, who was the wife of a famous American politician named John C. Calhoun.
Exploring Bonneau's Location
Bonneau is found in the northern part of Berkeley County. It sits right on the eastern side of Lake Moultrie, a large lake in the area. The town is also on the western edge of the Francis Marion National Forest, which is a big forest.
How to Get Around Bonneau
U.S. Route 52 is a main road that goes through Bonneau. This road can take you about 41 miles (66 km) south to the city of Charleston. If you head north on the same road, you can travel about 71 miles (114 km) to Florence.
Bonneau's Size and Land
The town of Bonneau covers a total area of about 3.1 square miles (8.07 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.02 square miles (7.83 square kilometers), is land. A smaller part, about 0.09 square miles (0.24 square kilometers), is water.
People of Bonneau
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 493 | — | |
| 1950 | 408 | −17.2% | |
| 1960 | 402 | −1.5% | |
| 1970 | 365 | −9.2% | |
| 1980 | 401 | 9.9% | |
| 1990 | 374 | −6.7% | |
| 2000 | 354 | −5.3% | |
| 2010 | 487 | 37.6% | |
| 2020 | 431 | −11.5% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 354 people living in Bonneau. These people lived in 156 different homes, and 99 of these were families.
Who Lives in Bonneau?
The people in Bonneau come from different backgrounds. In 2000, about 76.55% of the people were White, and about 20.34% were Black. A small number of people were Native American or from other races. About 0.85% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
Out of the 156 homes in Bonneau, about 26.9% had children under 18 living there. Many homes, about 45.5%, were married couples living together. Some homes, about 13.5%, had a single mother with no husband present. About 30.8% of all homes had people living alone.
Age Groups in Bonneau
The people in Bonneau are of different ages. About 21.2% of the population was under 18 years old. About 29.9% were between 45 and 64 years old. About 15.0% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Bonneau was 41 years.
Bonneau's Weather and Climate
Bonneau has a type of weather called a Humid subtropical climate. This means the area has fairly warm temperatures and rain that is spread out evenly throughout the year. On climate maps, this type of climate is often shown as "Cfa".
See also
In Spanish: Bonneau (Carolina del Sur) para niños
