Floydale, South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Floyd Dale
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 Floyd Dale
Location in South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Dillon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.03 sq mi (5.25 km2) |
| • Land | 2.03 sq mi (5.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 421 |
| • Density | 207.59/sq mi (80.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 45-25945 |
Floyd Dale, also known as Floydale on some maps, is a small community in Dillon County, South Carolina, in the United States. It is a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is an area that the government identifies for gathering population information, even though it is not an officially incorporated city or town. In 2020, about 421 people lived there.
Near Floyd Dale, you can find the Diversified Communications Tower. This is a very tall structure, one of the highest in the world! The community is also home to the Benton family, and the main road there is named after them. Two old buildings, the Meekins Barn and the Smith Tobacco Barn, are important historical sites. They are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, which means they are protected because of their special history.
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Understanding the Population of Floyd Dale
Learning about the population of a place helps us understand who lives there. The United States government counts everyone every ten years in a process called a census. This helps us see how communities are growing and changing.
How Many People Live in Floyd Dale?
The most recent count of people in Floyd Dale was in 2020. At that time, the total population was 421 people. This number helps us understand the size of the community.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 421 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 |
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Who Lives in Floyd Dale?
The census also collects information about the different groups of people living in a place. This helps us see the mix of cultures and backgrounds in the community. Below is a table showing the different groups counted in Floyd Dale in 2020.
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 308 | 73.16% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 80 | 19.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 8 | 1.90% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 1 | 0.24% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 2 | 0.48% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 12 | 2.85% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10 | 2.38% |
| Total | 421 | 100.00% |
Note: The U.S. Census considers Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic group. This table separates them from the main racial categories. People who are Hispanic/Latino can be of any race.
See also
- In Spanish: Floydale para niños
