Hopkins, South Carolina facts for kids
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Hopkins, South Carolina
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Location in Richland County and the state of South Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Richland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.53 sq mi (42.81 km2) |
| • Land | 16.51 sq mi (42.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,514 |
| • Density | 152.29/sq mi (58.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29061
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| FIPS code | 45-34990 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1246059 |
Hopkins is a community located in Richland County, South Carolina, in the United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a specific area identified for gathering population data.
Hopkins was started around 1836. It was named after John Hopkins, who lived from 1739 to 1775. The community is about 11 miles (18 km) southeast of downtown Columbia. It is part of the larger Columbia metropolitan area. In 2020, about 2,514 people lived in Hopkins.
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People and Population
Hopkins is home to a diverse group of people. According to the 2020 United States Census, there were 2,514 people living in the area. This included 1,016 households and 660 families.
Fun Places to Visit
Hopkins is close to some interesting natural spots and important buildings.
Congaree National Park
Just 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Hopkins is Congaree National Park. This is South Carolina's only national park! It's famous for having the largest area of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the United States. This means it has very old trees that grow in wet, low-lying areas. Some of these trees are among the tallest deciduous (leaf-shedding) trees in the world.
The park covers about 27,000 acres (109 km²) of land and water. It's recognized internationally as a special place for nature. You can do many activities there, like hiking, camping, canoeing, fishing, and watching birds. It's a great place to explore nature.
Columbia South Carolina Temple
Hopkins is also home to the Columbia South Carolina Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This is a significant building for members of that faith.
Schools in Hopkins
Public schools in Hopkins are managed by the Richland County School District One. Students living in Hopkins attend several schools, including:
- Hopkins Elementary School
- Horrell Hill Elementary School
- Hopkins Middle School
- Southeast Middle School
- Lower Richland High School
Famous People From Hopkins
Many talented people have come from Hopkins, South Carolina.
- Joseph Neal was born in Hopkins. He became a state legislator in South Carolina.
- A'ja Wilson is a famous basketball player. She was born in Hopkins and played for the University of South Carolina, winning an NCAA championship in 2017.
- Derwin Montgomery grew up in Hopkins. He became a state legislator in North Carolina and was elected to the Winston-Salem City Council.
- Teyonah Parris is an Emmy-nominated actress who grew up in Hopkins. She has appeared in popular TV shows like Mad Men, Survivor's Remorse, and Empire. She also starred in Spike Lee's film Chi-raq and currently appears in Disney+'s WandaVision.
- David Patten was a former NFL wide receiver. He won three Super Bowls playing for the New England Patriots.
- King George is a music artist from Hopkins.
See also
In Spanish: Hopkins (Carolina del Sur) para niños
