Gifford, South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gifford, South Carolina
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The Gifford Rosenwald School
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Location of Gifford, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Hampton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 257 |
| • Density | 265.77/sq mi (102.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29923
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-29005 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1222698 |
Gifford is a small town located in Hampton County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 257 people lived there. The town's population has changed over the years. For example, in 2010, there were 288 residents, and in 2000, there were 370.
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Where is Gifford Located?
Gifford is found in the northwestern part of Hampton County. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 32.860831 degrees North and -81.238958 degrees West.
Getting Around Gifford
U.S. Route 321 is a main road that goes right through the middle of Gifford. If you travel north on this road for about 7 miles, you will reach Fairfax. Going south for about 3 miles will take you to Luray.
Nearby Cities
Hampton, which is the main town of the county (called the county seat), is about 9 miles east of Gifford. The state capital, Columbia, is further away, about 84 miles to the north.
Size of the Town
The United States Census Bureau says that Gifford covers a total area of about 2.5 square kilometers (or 0.97 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Gifford?
The number of people living in Gifford has changed over time. Here is a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 385 | — | |
| 1990 | 313 | −18.7% | |
| 2000 | 370 | 18.2% | |
| 2010 | 288 | −22.2% | |
| 2020 | 257 | −10.8% | |
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Community Makeup
Based on information from the year 2000, most of the people living in Gifford were African American (about 92.70%). A smaller number were White (about 6.22%), and a few people were from two or more racial backgrounds.
There were 123 households in the town. A household means all the people living together in one home. About 34% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes were made up of married couples, while others had a female head of the household without a husband present.
Age Groups
The people in Gifford come from all age groups. In 2000, about 36.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 8.4% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 27 years.
See also
In Spanish: Gifford (Carolina del Sur) para niños
