Elgin, Lancaster County, South Carolina facts for kids
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Elgin, Lancaster County,
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 Elgin, Lancaster County,
South Carolina Location in South Carolina
Elgin, Lancaster County,
South Carolina Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lancaster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.88 sq mi (12.63 km2) |
| • Land | 4.86 sq mi (12.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,357 |
| • Density | 485.18/sq mi (187.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29720
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| FIPS code | 45-23290 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1247651 |
Elgin is a small place in Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means the United States Census Bureau has defined it for gathering population data. In 2020, about 2,357 people lived there.
Where is Elgin Located?
Elgin is found in the middle part of Lancaster County. You can find it along U.S. Route 521. It's about 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Lancaster, which is the main town and "county seat" where the county government offices are. It's also about 6 miles (9.7 km) northwest of Heath Springs.
Elgin's Natural Surroundings
The area of Elgin covers about 4.9 square miles (12.6 square kilometers). Most of this land is dry, but a small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.
Water from Elgin flows into nearby creeks. To the west, water goes into Turkey Quarter Creek. To the east, it flows into Dry Branch. Both of these creeks eventually join Bear Creek, which then flows into Cane Creek, and finally into the Catawba River.
Who Lives in Elgin?
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| 2020 | 2,357 | — | |
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According to information from the year 2000, there were 2,426 people living in Elgin. These people lived in 926 homes, with 725 of them being families. The population density was about 495 people per square mile.
Many homes in Elgin had children under 18 living there. About 27% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age of people in Elgin was 35 years.
See also
In Spanish: Elgin (condado de Lancaster) para niños
