Dunean, South Carolina facts for kids
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Dunean, South Carolina
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 Dunean, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Dunean, South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Greenville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.57 sq mi (4.07 km2) |
| • Land | 1.57 sq mi (4.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,740 |
| • Density | 2,380.65/sq mi (919.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 45-21310 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1231247 |
Dunean is a special kind of community in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place that the government counts for population, but it's not an official city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 3,740 people lived in Dunean. It is part of a larger area called the Greenville–Mauldin–Easley Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is a big region that includes several cities and towns.
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Where is Dunean Located?
Dunean is in the middle of Greenville County. It is located at coordinates 34.823377 degrees North and -82.420234 degrees West.
It shares borders with several other places:
- To the northeast is the city of Greenville.
- To the north is Judson, which is also an unincorporated area.
- To the south is Gantt, another unincorporated area.
- To the west is Welcome.
A major road, Interstate 185, runs along the southeast side of Dunean. This highway connects to Interstate 85 about 2.5 miles southwest. Another road, U.S. Route 29, goes northeast from Dunean for 2.5 miles to the center of Greenville.
How Big is Dunean?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Dunean covers a total area of about 4.1 square kilometers (or 1.57 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.19%, is water.
Who Lives in Dunean?
Population Numbers
The population of Dunean has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 4,158 people.
- In 2010, the population was 3,671.
- By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 3,740 people.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 3,740 | — | |
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People and Families in 2020
In 2020, there were 3,740 people living in Dunean. These people lived in 1,596 different homes. Out of these homes, 855 were families.
The people living in Dunean come from many different backgrounds. Here's a look at the different groups:
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1,861 | 49.76% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1,143 | 30.56% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.24% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 172 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 532 | 14.22% |
Photographs
You can see old pictures of the mill, the village, and the community of Dunean. These photos are available in the digital collections of the Greenville County Library System.
See also
In Spanish: Dunean para niños
