Cross Hill, South Carolina facts for kids
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Cross Hill, South Carolina
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Main Street (SC 39)
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Location of Cross Hill, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Laurens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.19 sq mi (8.25 km2) |
| • Land | 3.19 sq mi (8.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 404 |
| • Density | 126.84/sq mi (48.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29332
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| Area codes | 864, 821 |
| FIPS code | 45-17890 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1247433 |
Cross Hill is a small town located in Laurens County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2010, about 507 people lived there. It's part of a larger area that includes cities like Greenville.
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The Story of Cross Hill: A Look Back
Cross Hill started a long time ago where two old Native American trails met. In 1795, the Carter family built an inn at this busy crossroads. This inn became a popular stop for travelers.
By 1837, the small community that grew around the inn was known as "Cross Hill." The town really started to grow when the Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railway arrived in 1890. Cross Hill officially became a town in the same year.
Exploring Cross Hill's Location
Cross Hill is found in South Carolina at these coordinates: 34°18′37″N 81°59′3″W / 34.31028°N 81.98417°W. The town's center is where two main roads, South Carolina Highway 39 and South Carolina Highway 560, cross paths. It is located northeast of Greenwood.
A beautiful spot nearby is Lake Greenwood, which is just to the west of the town. Another important road, South Carolina Highway 72, runs along the northern edge of Cross Hill. The town covers a total area of about 3.1 square miles (8.25 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Who Lives in Cross Hill?
The number of people living in Cross Hill has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 149 | — | |
| 1890 | 216 | 45.0% | |
| 1900 | 459 | 112.5% | |
| 1910 | 558 | 21.6% | |
| 1920 | 587 | 5.2% | |
| 1930 | 678 | 15.5% | |
| 1940 | 525 | −22.6% | |
| 1950 | 543 | 3.4% | |
| 1960 | 441 | −18.8% | |
| 1970 | 579 | 31.3% | |
| 1980 | 604 | 4.3% | |
| 1990 | 469 | −22.4% | |
| 2000 | 601 | 28.1% | |
| 2010 | 507 | −15.6% | |
| 2020 | 404 | −20.3% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 601 people living in Cross Hill. These people lived in 224 households, and 165 of these were families. The town had about 194 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Cross Hill were African American (55.57%) or White (42.60%). A small number of people were Asian or Native American.
About 36% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.68 people.
The median age in Cross Hill was 35 years old. This means half the people were younger than 35 and half were older. About 29% of the population was under 18 years old.
The median income for a household in the town was $28,083. This is the middle income for all households. For families, the median income was $32,500.
See Also
In Spanish: Cross Hill para niños
