Campobello, South Carolina facts for kids
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Campobello, South Carolina
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Main Street (US 176)
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Location of Campobello, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Spartanburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.78 sq mi (7.21 km2) |
| • Land | 2.78 sq mi (7.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 675 |
| • Density | 242.63/sq mi (93.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29322
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| Area codes | 864, 821 |
| FIPS code | 45-11125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1247131 |
Campobello is a small town in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. It is located along the South Pacolet River. In 2020, about 675 people lived there.
History of Campobello
Campobello was started in 1840. Its name comes from Italian words that mean "beautiful field." A post office has been open in Campobello since 1850, helping people send and receive mail for a very long time.
Geography of Campobello
Campobello is found at 35°6′55″N 82°8′59″W / 35.11528°N 82.14972°W. This means it's in a specific spot on the map. The town is mainly located where two important roads meet: U.S. Route 176 and South Carolina Highway 357.
Campobello is northwest of a larger city called Spartanburg. It's also just a few miles south of the border between North Carolina and South Carolina. Another road, South Carolina Highway 11, goes through the northern part of Campobello. This highway connects the town to Interstate 26 to the east.
The town covers a total area of about 7.21 square kilometers (2.78 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Population of Campobello
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 99 | — | |
| 1890 | 137 | 38.4% | |
| 1900 | 203 | 48.2% | |
| 1910 | 255 | 25.6% | |
| 1920 | 309 | 21.2% | |
| 1930 | 340 | 10.0% | |
| 1940 | 389 | 14.4% | |
| 1950 | 394 | 1.3% | |
| 1960 | 420 | 6.6% | |
| 1970 | 530 | 26.2% | |
| 1980 | 472 | −10.9% | |
| 1990 | 465 | −1.5% | |
| 2000 | 449 | −3.4% | |
| 2010 | 502 | 11.8% | |
| 2020 | 675 | 34.5% | |
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The population of Campobello has changed over many years. In 1880, only 99 people lived there. By 2010, the population grew to 502 people. The most recent count in 2020 showed that 675 people lived in Campobello.
This population data helps us understand how the town has grown and changed over time. In 2020, there were 208 households and 145 families living in Campobello. Most residents identified as White (non-Hispanic), making up about 83% of the population. Other groups included Black or African American, Asian, Native American, and people of mixed races. About 5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
See also
In Spanish: Campobello (Carolina del Sur) para niños
