Dalzell, South Carolina facts for kids
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Dalzell, South Carolina
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Razzle Dazzle
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 Dalzell, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.90 sq mi (15.27 km2) |
| • Land | 5.85 sq mi (15.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,175 |
| • Density | 543.01/sq mi (209.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29040
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-18430 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1221916 |
Dalzell is a small community in Sumter County, South Carolina, in the United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for gathering population data. In 2020, about 3,175 people lived there. Dalzell is part of the larger Sumter area.
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Dalzell's History
Dalzell has some interesting historical spots. Two places, the Orange Grove and St. Philip's Episcopal Church, are very old. They are so important that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are protected because of their special history.
Where is Dalzell?
Dalzell is located in South Carolina. You can find it at these coordinates: 34°1′11″N 80°25′47″W / 34.01972°N 80.42972°W.
The area of Dalzell is about 15.27 square kilometers (5.90 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
People of Dalzell
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| 2020 | 3,175 | — | |
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In 2000, about 2,260 people lived in Dalzell. There were 805 households, which are like homes where people live. Many families lived there too.
About 45% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband.
The people in Dalzell were of different ages. About 32.5% were under 18 years old. About 34.5% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age in Dalzell was 30 years old.
Education in Dalzell
All schools in Dalzell are part of the Sumter County Consolidated School District. This means that all public schools in the area are managed by one school district.
Famous People from Dalzell
Dalzell has been home to some notable people:
- Joseph (Jusef Ben Ali) Benenhaley (1753-1823) was an important person in the Turkish Community of Sumter.
- Bill Pinkney was an American singer. He was an original member of the famous group The Drifters. He is well-known for his singing in "White Christmas."
- Ray Allen is a famous NBA basketball player. He is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
- Ja Morant is an All-Star Guard for the Memphis Grizzlies basketball team. He was chosen as the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft.
See also
In Spanish: Dalzell (Carolina del Sur) para niños
