Irwin, South Carolina facts for kids
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Irwin, South Carolina
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Location of Irwin, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lancaster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.99 sq mi (7.74 km2) |
| • Land | 2.98 sq mi (7.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,321 |
| • Density | 442.55/sq mi (170.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29720
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| Area code(s) | 803 |
| FIPS code | 45-35980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867523 |
Irwin is a small community in Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
In 2010, about 1,405 people lived in Irwin. This community was once a busy place, especially when Springs Industries, a large textile company, was active from the 1950s to 2002. Many of the small "mill homes" in Irwin were built for the workers of this company.
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Where is Irwin Located?
Irwin is found in the western part of Lancaster County, South Carolina. It's located at coordinates 34.693473 degrees North and 80.812980 degrees West.
Nearby Areas
To the east of Irwin, you'll find the community of Springdale. The main town of Lancaster, which is the county seat, is about 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of Irwin. The Irwin CDP also includes a neighborhood called Gooch Crossroad.
Water Features Around Irwin
Two creeks help form the natural borders of Irwin. Cane Creek runs along the northern edge of the community. Rum Creek, which flows into Cane Creek, forms the southern border. All the water from these creeks eventually flows into the Catawba River.
How Big is Irwin?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Irwin is about 2.99 square miles (7.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny part, about 0.004 square miles (0.01 square kilometers), being water.
Who Lives in Irwin?
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| 2020 | 1,321 | — | |
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The population of Irwin changes over time. In 2020, the census counted 1,321 people living here.
Population in 2000
Back in the year 2000, there were 1,343 people living in Irwin. These people lived in 528 households, and 400 of those were families. The community had about 450 people per square mile (174 people per square kilometer).
Many different people make up the community of Irwin. About 77% of the residents were White, and about 21% were African American. A small number of people were Native American, from other races, or from two or more races. About 1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Irwin
In 2000, the population of Irwin included people of all ages:
- About 24.6% were under 18 years old.
- About 7.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Irwin was 37 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 89 males.
See also
In Spanish: Irwin (Carolina del Sur) para niños
