Hollywood, South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hollywood, South Carolina
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Location of Hollywood in South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Charleston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.92 sq mi (64.54 km2) |
| • Land | 23.57 sq mi (61.04 km2) |
| • Water | 1.35 sq mi (3.49 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,339 |
| • Density | 226.53/sq mi (87.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29449
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| Area code(s) | 843, 854 |
| FIPS code | 45-34495 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1231398 |
Hollywood is a small town located in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 5,339 people lived there. Hollywood is part of the larger Charleston metropolitan area.
Exploring Hollywood's Location
Hollywood is found in the western part of Charleston County. It is near other towns like Ravenel to the north and Meggett to the south. The big city of Charleston is about 21 miles (34 km) to the east.
The town covers a total area of about 24.9 square miles (64.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Hollywood's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Hollywood has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 246 | — | |
| 1960 | 334 | 35.8% | |
| 1970 | 339 | 1.5% | |
| 1980 | 729 | 115.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,094 | 187.2% | |
| 2000 | 3,946 | 88.4% | |
| 2010 | 4,714 | 19.5% | |
| 2020 | 5,339 | 13.3% | |
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Who Lives in Hollywood?
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 5,339 people living in Hollywood. These people made up 2,070 households and 1,405 families. The population of Hollywood includes a mix of different backgrounds. About 46.5% of the residents were White, and about 44.9% were Black or African American. Other groups, including Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and people of mixed races, also live in the town. About 5.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
