Donalds, South Carolina facts for kids
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Donalds
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Location of Donalds, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Abbeville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.84 sq mi (2.17 km2) |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 328 |
| • Density | 394.23/sq mi (152.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29638
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| Area codes | 864, 821 |
| FIPS code | 45-19870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1247536 |
Donalds is a small town located in Abbeville County, South Carolina. As of the 2020 United States Census, about 328 people live there.
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A Look Back in Time
Donalds is home to some interesting historical places. The Donalds Grange No. 497 and the Greenville Presbyterian Church are both very old. They are so important that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their special history.
Where is Donalds?
Donalds is located in South Carolina. You can find it at coordinates 34.375215 degrees North and 82.346937 degrees West. The town covers a total area of about 2.2 square kilometers (0.84 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.01 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Donalds?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 216 | — | |
| 1900 | 229 | 6.0% | |
| 1910 | 268 | 17.0% | |
| 1920 | 310 | 15.7% | |
| 1930 | 220 | −29.0% | |
| 1940 | 271 | 23.2% | |
| 1950 | 332 | 22.5% | |
| 1960 | 416 | 25.3% | |
| 1970 | 392 | −5.8% | |
| 1980 | 366 | −6.6% | |
| 1990 | 326 | −10.9% | |
| 2000 | 354 | 8.6% | |
| 2010 | 348 | −1.7% | |
| 2020 | 321 | −7.8% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 321 | −7.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 354 people living in Donalds. There were 134 households, and 95 of these were families. The town had about 423 people per square mile (163 people per square kilometer). There were 152 housing units in total.
Most people in Donalds were White (83.62%). About 14.97% were African American. A small number were from two or more races (1.13%) or Pacific Islander (0.28%). About 1.98% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Half of the households (50.0%) were married couples. About 15.7% had a female head of household with no husband present. The average household had 2.64 people, and the average family had 3.22 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 27.4% were under 18 years old. About 33.6% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 15.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in town was 34 years.
What Donalds Does for Work
The economy in Donalds is mostly based on farming. However, there are also two wood mills in town. These are East Teak Fine Hardwoods and Clendenin Lumber. Clendenin Lumber is part of Baillie Lumber Co. There is also a branch of the Commercial Bank located within the town.
Learning in Donalds
Donalds is part of the Abbeville County School District. The town also has a public library. It is a branch of the Abbeville County Library System.
Famous People from Donalds
- Casey Ashley - He is a professional fisherman. He won the 2015 Bassmaster Classic competition.
See also
In Spanish: Donalds (Carolina del Sur) para niños
