Brookdale, South Carolina facts for kids
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Brookdale, South Carolina
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Location in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.65 sq mi (9.44 km2) |
| • Land | 3.64 sq mi (9.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,845 |
| • Density | 1,055.74/sq mi (407.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 45-09527 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1242535 |
Brookdale is a special kind of community in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a community for statistics, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2000, about 4,724 people lived in Brookdale. By 2020, the population was 3,845.
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Where is Brookdale Located?
Brookdale is in the state of South Carolina. You can find it by looking at its coordinates: 33.511971 degrees North and 80.836058 degrees West.
The total area of Brookdale is about 3.6 square miles (or 9.4 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
Who Lives in Brookdale?
The United States Census Bureau collects information about people living in different places. This helps us understand the community better.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Brookdale has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 4,724 people.
- In 2020, the population was 3,845.
A Look at the Community in 2020
In 2020, the people living in Brookdale were mostly African American. About 95.73% of the population identified as Black or African American.
A smaller number of people identified as White, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Some people also identified as being of mixed race.
About 0.65% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. People of Hispanic or Latino background can be of any race.
Homes and Families
In 2000, there were 1,901 households in Brookdale. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 1,239 of these households were families.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.49 people.
Age Groups
The people in Brookdale come from all age groups. In 2000:
- About 28% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 15.2% of the population was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Brookdale was 33 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Brookdale (Carolina del Sur) para niños
