Irmo, South Carolina facts for kids
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Irmo, South Carolina
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| Motto(s):
"Gateway to Lake Murray and Home of the Okra Strut"
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Location in Richland County and the state of South Carolina.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | South Carolina | ||
| Counties | Lexington, Richland | ||
| Incorporated | December 24, 1890 | ||
| Named for | C.J. Iredell and H.C. Mosely |
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| • Total | 6.86 sq mi (17.77 km2) | ||
| • Land | 6.86 sq mi (17.77 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 11,569 | ||
| • Density | 1,660.54/sq mi (641.10/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
29063
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 | ||
| FIPS code | 45-35890 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1231420 | ||
| Demonym | Irmite | ||
Irmo (/ˈərmoʊ/) is a town in Lexington and Richland counties, South Carolina, United States and a suburb of Columbia. It is part of the Columbia Metropolitan Statistical Area and is located 12 miles (19 km) northwest of the city center. The population of Irmo was 11,569 at the 2020 census.
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History
Irmo was chartered on Christmas Eve in 1890 in response to the opening of the Columbia, Newberry and Laurens Railroad. The name of Irmo was the result of combining the names of Captain C.J. Iredell and Henry Moseley, two important figures in the founding of the town.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.86 square miles (17.8 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 193 | — | |
| 1910 | 267 | 38.3% | |
| 1920 | 236 | −11.6% | |
| 1930 | 365 | 54.7% | |
| 1940 | 230 | −37.0% | |
| 1950 | 281 | 22.2% | |
| 1960 | 359 | 27.8% | |
| 1970 | 517 | 44.0% | |
| 1980 | 3,957 | 665.4% | |
| 1990 | 11,280 | 185.1% | |
| 2000 | 11,039 | −2.1% | |
| 2010 | 11,097 | 0.5% | |
| 2020 | 11,569 | 4.3% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 6,466 | 55.89% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 3,518 | 30.41% |
| Native American | 42 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 241 | 2.08% |
| Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.25% |
| Other/Mixed | 610 | 5.27% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 663 | 5.73% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 11,569 people, 4,686 households, and 3,327 families residing in the town.
As of 2023, of the 11,519 people, about 7,550 are in Richland County and about 4,019 are in Lexington County.
Arts and culture
The Okra Strut is an annual festival started in 1973 as a fundraising effort for a new library. Named for the okra plant, events have included a charity golf tournament, street dance, live entertainment, a midway, cycling and running competitions, arts and crafts exhibits, and a parade.
The Jacob Wingard Dreher House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Irmo has two public libraries, a branch of the Lexington County Public Library and a branch of the Richland County Public Library.
Education
The school district is Lexington School District 5 for all parts of Irmo.
Schools in the city limits include:
- Irmo Elementary School serves grades K-5.
- H. E. Corley Elementary School
- Dutch Fork Elementary School
Schools in proximity to Irmo, with "Irmo" in their names, and/or with Irmo postal addresses, but not in the city limits:
- Crossroads Intermediate School serves grade 6.
- Irmo Middle School serves grades 6-8.
- Irmo High School serves grades 9-12.
- Dutch Fork Middle School serves grades 7-8
- Dutch Fork High School serves Grades 9-12.
Notable people
- Tyler Bass (born 1997) NFL kicker for Buffalo Bills, attended Dutch Fork High School
- Ben Bridwell (born 1978), singer for Band of Horses
- Alaina Coates (born 1995), professional basketball player for the Chicago Sky
- Danny Efland (born 1988), racing driver
- Leeza Gibbons (born 1957), talk show host
- Jalin Hyatt (born 2001), NFL wide receiver for the New York Giants
- Dustin Johnson (born 1984), professional golfer; attended Dutch Fork High School
- B.J. McKie (born 1977), minor league basketball player University of South Carolina
- Courtney Shealy (born 1977), swimmer, 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist
- E. Lee Spence (born 1947), pioneer underwater archaeologist and shipwreck historian
- Auden Tate (born 1997), NFL wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons
- Ian McCurdy (born 1971) Atlantic Records/Mammoth Records A&R Representative. Working with the likes of Seven Mary Three and Squirrel Nut Zippers
See also
In Spanish: Irmo (Carolina del Sur) para niños
