Calhoun Falls, South Carolina facts for kids
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Calhoun Falls, South Carolina
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Location of Calhoun Falls, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Abbeville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.46 sq mi (8.96 km2) |
| • Land | 3.39 sq mi (8.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,004 |
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(2019)
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1,902 |
| • Density | 561.56/sq mi (216.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29628
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| Area code(s) | 864 |
| FIPS code | 45-10720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1247089 |
Calhoun Falls is a town in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 1,724 at the 2020 census, down from 2,004 at the 2010 census.
The town derives its name from John E. Colhoun (or Calhoun), a United States Senator from South Carolina.
Geography
Calhoun Falls is located at 34°5′34″N 82°35′23″W / 34.09278°N 82.58972°W (34.092870, -82.589746).
The Calhoun Falls State Recreation Area is located nearby. Lake Richard B. Russell, which straddles the Georgia-South Carolina border, is approximately 3 miles (5 km) west of Calhoun Falls. Calhoun Falls State Park, a South Carolina state park, is within 1 mile (1.6 km); and Bobby Brown State Park, a Georgia state park, is within 5 miles (8 km).
Calhoun Falls is situated at the junction of two major South Carolina state highways, namely South Carolina Highway 72 and South Carolina Highway 81. The former links the town with Elberton, Georgia, Athens, Georgia, and ultimately Atlanta to the west; and Abbeville, Greenwood, and ultimately metro Charlotte to the east. The latter links the town with Anderson to the north and McCormick to the south. Highway 72 has recently been re-routed around downtown Calhoun Falls as a four-lane 45-mph bypass.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.0 km2), of which 3.4 square miles (8.8 km2) is land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km2), or 2.14%, is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 296 | — | |
| 1920 | 807 | 172.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,759 | 118.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,832 | 4.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,396 | 30.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,525 | 5.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,234 | −11.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,491 | 11.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,328 | −6.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,303 | −1.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,004 | −13.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,902 | −5.1% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 661 | 38.27% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 951 | 55.07% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.23% |
| Other/Mixed | 70 | 4.05% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 1.91% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,727 people, 742 households, and 417 families residing in the town.
Education
There are two public schools in Calhoun Falls: John C. Calhoun Elementary School and Calhoun Falls Charter School. The latter was founded in 2008. Before this, the only high school in town was Calhoun Falls High School, part of the Abbeville County School District, which closed it because of budget cuts. Calhoun Falls Charter School was started by the local town leaders and is in the same building as the former Calhoun Falls High School.
Notable people
- Kelly Bryant, quarterback for Missouri Tigers
- Martavis Bryant, Oakland Raiders wide receiver
- Neil Chrisley, Major League Baseball outfielder
See also
In Spanish: Calhoun Falls para niños
