Clearwater, South Carolina facts for kids
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Clearwater, South Carolina
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Location of Clearwater, South Carolina
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  South Carolina |
| County |  Aiken |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.31 sq mi (11.17 km2) |
| • Land | 4.19 sq mi (10.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,079 |
| • Density | 972.81/sq mi (375.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29822
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-14860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1231176 |
Clearwater is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP) in Aiken County, South Carolina. It is located close to North Augusta, South Carolina. Clearwater is also part of the larger Augusta, Georgia metropolitan area. This area is known for its history, especially the Horse Creek Valley. In 2020, about 4,079 people lived in Clearwater.
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Clearwater's History
Clearwater got its name from a textile mill that used to be there. Textile mills are factories where cloth is made. This mill was an important part of the community's early days.
Where is Clearwater Located?
Clearwater is found at 33°30′20″N 81°54′27″W / 33.50556°N 81.90750°W. This location is about 5 miles (8 km) east of downtown Augusta, Georgia. Part of Clearwater shares a border with North Augusta. The town of Burnettown is also right next to Clearwater on its eastern side.
How Big is Clearwater?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Clearwater covers a total area of about 4.3 square miles (11.2 km2). Most of this area, about 4.2 square miles (10.8 km2), is land. A smaller part, about 0.12 square miles (0.3 km2), is water. This means that about 2.82% of Clearwater's total area is water.
Major Roads in Clearwater
Clearwater has several important roads that help people travel around. These roads connect Clearwater to other towns and cities.
I-520
US 1
US 78
US 278
SC 125
SC 126
SC 421
Clearwater's Population
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| 2020 | 4,079 | — | |
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Clearwater's population changes over time, as people move in and out. The U.S. Census helps us keep track of how many people live in different places.
Population in 2010
In 2010, the total number of people living in Clearwater was 4,370. The population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 49.84% were male and 50.16% were female.
Most of the people in Clearwater in 2010 were white, making up about 69.61% of the population. African Americans made up about 16.27%. People of Hispanic or Latino origin were about 13.59% of the population.
When looking at age groups, about 8.17% of the population was under 5 years old. Young people aged 5 to 17 made up about 16.43%. Most people, about 61.24%, were adults aged 18 to 64. Older adults, aged 65 or more, were about 14.16% of the population.
Population in 2020
By the 2020 United States census, Clearwater's population was 4,079 people. There were 1,638 households and 981 families living in the area. The community is home to people from many different backgrounds.
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 2,360 | 57.86% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 803 | 19.69% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.22% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.05% |
| Other/Mixed | 192 | 4.71% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 691 | 16.94% |
See also
In Spanish: Clearwater (Carolina del Sur) para niños
