Centenary, South Carolina facts for kids
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Centenary
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 Centenary, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Marion County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 191 |
| • Density | 202.12/sq mi (78.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29519
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| Area code(s) | 843, 854 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1221471 |
Centenary is a small place in Marion County, South Carolina, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community" because it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
You can find Centenary along Highway 41 Alt. It is about 10.5 miles (17 kilometers) south of the town of Marion. This area is mostly a farming community. It is also located near the CSX railway line.
The community got its name from the local Centenary Methodist Church. This church was named to celebrate a 100-year milestone in Methodism, which is a branch of Christianity.
Centenary was first listed as a CDP (Census Designated Place) before the 2020 census. A CDP is a special area created by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data. In 2020, its population was 191 people.
People and Population in Centenary
This section tells us about the people who live in Centenary. It includes information about how many people live there and their backgrounds.
Centenary's Population Over Time
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| 2020 | 191 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 |
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The U.S. Census counts how many people live in different places every ten years. In the 2020 census, Centenary had a population of 191 people. This was the first time Centenary was officially counted as a CDP.
Who Lives in Centenary?
The 2020 census also looked at the different groups of people living in Centenary. Most people in Centenary are Black or African American. About 73.30% of the population belongs to this group. White people make up about 24.61% of the population.
A very small number of people are Native American or from more than one race. There are also a few people who identify as Hispanic or Latino. The census counts Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic group, and they can be of any race.
