Elliott, South Carolina facts for kids
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Elliott, South Carolina
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 Elliott, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Elliott, South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.86 sq mi (4.82 km2) |
| • Land | 1.85 sq mi (4.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 370 |
| • Density | 199.57/sq mi (77.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29046
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1247658 |
Elliott is a small community in Lee County, South Carolina, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a separate place for population statistics, even if it's not officially a town or city.
In 2020, the census showed that 370 people lived in Elliott. The community is about 9 miles (14 km) south-southeast of Bishopville. You can find Elliott where two main roads meet: U.S. Route 401 and South Carolina Highway 527. Elliott has its own post office, which has been open since March 20, 1888. Its ZIP code is 29046.
Who Lives in Elliott?
Elliott is a small community with a diverse mix of people. The 2020 census helped us understand more about the people living there.
Understanding the Population
The census helps us learn about the different groups of people in a place. It counts how many people are in each group. In Elliott, most people are Black or African American.
- White (not Hispanic or Latino): 36 people, which is about 9.73% of the population.
- Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino): 317 people, making up about 85.68% of the population.
- Other Races (not Hispanic or Latino): A very small number of people (1 person) identified as another race.
- Mixed Race (not Hispanic or Latino): 7 people, about 1.89% of the population, identified as being of more than one race.
- Hispanic or Latino (any race): 9 people, about 2.43% of the population, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
This means that Elliott is a community where many different backgrounds come together.
