Homewood, South Carolina facts for kids
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Homewood, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Horry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.07 sq mi (5.36 km2) |
| • Land | 2.03 sq mi (5.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 34 ft (10 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,693 |
| • Density | 833.99/sq mi (321.95/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern |
| ZIP Code |
29526 (Conway)
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| Area code(s) | 843 |
| FIPS code | 45-34765 |
Homewood is a small community in Horry County, South Carolina, in the United States. It is not a city with its own government. Instead, it is called an "unincorporated community." It is also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means the government counts the people living there for official records. In 2020, about 1,693 people lived in Homewood. It is located just north of Conway.
Homewood is easy to find. It sits where two main roads meet: South Carolina Highway 319 and U.S. Highway 701. The community has its own elementary school. Many families in Homewood work on farms. They grow crops like tobacco, corn, soybeans, and tomatoes.
Homewood's Population in 2020
The United States government counts how many people live in different places every ten years. This is called a census. The first time Homewood was counted as a special place (a CDP) was in the 2020 census.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 1,693 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 |
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Who Lives in Homewood?
The 2020 census also looked at the different groups of people living in Homewood. This helps us understand the community better.
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 940 | 55.52% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 383 | 22.62% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 14 | 0.83% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 17 | 1.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 7 | 0.41% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 75 | 4.43% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 257 | 15.18% |
| Total | 1,693 | 100.00% |
Note: The US Census counts people based on their race and ethnicity. Hispanic/Latino is an ethnic group. People who are Hispanic/Latino can be of any race.
