Cameron, South Carolina facts for kids
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Cameron, South Carolina
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Location of Cameron, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Calhoun |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.13 sq mi (8.09 km2) |
| • Land | 3.13 sq mi (8.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
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| • Total | 376 |
| • Density | 120.32/sq mi (46.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29030
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-10900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1247115 |
Cameron is a small town located in Calhoun County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 376 people lived there. It is part of the larger Columbia metropolitan area.
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History of Cameron
The town of Cameron got its name from Clan Cameron, a famous group of people from Scotland.
Two important old houses in Cameron are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Haigler House and the Ulmer-Summers House. This means they are special and protected because of their history.
Where is Cameron Located?
Cameron is in the southern part of Calhoun County. You can find it at these coordinates: 33°33′27″N 80°42′55″W / 33.55750°N 80.71528°W.
Major Roads in Cameron
U.S. Route 176 (also called Old State Road) goes right through Cameron.
- If you go northwest on US 176, you'll reach Columbia, which is about 42 miles away.
- If you go southeast, you'll get to Charleston, about 74 miles away.
Another road, South Carolina Highway 33, crosses US 176 in town.
- Going northeast on Highway 33 leads to Creston, about 5 miles away.
- Going southwest takes you to Interstate 26 (5 miles) and then to Orangeburg (9 miles).
Size of Cameron
The United States Census Bureau says that Cameron covers a total area of about 3.13 square miles (8.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Cameron
The number of people living in Cameron has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
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| 1900 | 320 | — | |
| 1910 | 421 | 31.6% | |
| 1920 | 524 | 24.5% | |
| 1930 | 620 | 18.3% | |
| 1940 | 624 | 0.6% | |
| 1950 | 630 | 1.0% | |
| 1960 | 607 | −3.7% | |
| 1970 | 476 | −21.6% | |
| 1980 | 536 | 12.6% | |
| 1990 | 504 | −6.0% | |
| 2000 | 449 | −10.9% | |
| 2010 | 424 | −5.6% | |
| 2020 | 376 | −11.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 449 people living in Cameron. There were 185 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 24% of the people in Cameron were under 18 years old. The average age of people in Cameron was 43 years old.
Cameron's Economy
Cameron is mostly known for its farming and agriculture. This means many jobs and businesses in the town are related to growing crops and raising animals.
Main Businesses in Cameron
Some of the main businesses in Cameron include:
- Cameron Mattress Factory: This factory makes mattresses for a brand called Spring Air.
- Cameron Cotton & Seed Company: This company processes cotton and stores it.
- Carolina Peanuts, LLC: This business deals with peanuts.
- Golden Kernel Pecan Company: This company works with pecans.
See also
In Spanish: Cameron (Carolina del Sur) para niños
