Elloree, South Carolina facts for kids
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Elloree, South Carolina
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"Home I Love"
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Location of Elloree, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| Incorporated | 1886 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
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| • Total | 570 |
| • Density | 562.13/sq mi (216.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29047
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-23470 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1247661 |
Elloree is a small town located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 570 people lived there.
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A Look Back in Time
Elloree was officially started as a town in 1886. A special building called Trinity Lutheran Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. This means it is an important historical place that is protected.
Where is Elloree?
Elloree is located in South Carolina. You can find it at these coordinates: 33.5321 degrees North and 80.5718 degrees West. The town is situated where South Carolina Highway 6 and South Carolina Highway 267 meet, and it's also the end point for South Carolina Highway 47.
Town Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, Elloree covers a total area of about 1.0 square mile (which is about 2.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Elloree?
This section shows how the number of people living in Elloree has changed over many years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 311 | — | |
| 1900 | 413 | 32.8% | |
| 1910 | 540 | 30.8% | |
| 1920 | 925 | 71.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,098 | 18.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,123 | 2.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,127 | 0.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,031 | −8.5% | |
| 1970 | 940 | −8.8% | |
| 1980 | 909 | −3.3% | |
| 1990 | 939 | 3.3% | |
| 2000 | 742 | −21.0% | |
| 2010 | 692 | −6.7% | |
| 2020 | 570 | −17.6% | |
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People in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 570 people living in Elloree. These people made up 264 households, and 144 of those were families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Elloree in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage of Total |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 279 | 48.95% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 241 | 42.28% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.4% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 30 | 5.26% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 2.11% |
Learning and Books
Elloree has a public library where people can borrow books and use computers. It is a part of the Orangeburg County Library system.
Famous People from Elloree
Some notable people who have connections to Elloree include:
- Chris Antley, a well-known champion jockey (horse racer).
- William H. Brandenburg, a retired major general in the military.
- James Hampton, an amazing outsider artist who created a famous artwork called the "Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations' Millennium General Assembly."
See also
In Spanish: Elloree para niños
