Islandton, South Carolina facts for kids
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Islandton, South Carolina
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Rice Patch Christian Church in Islandton, SC
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 Islandton, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Islandton, South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Colleton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.77 sq mi (7.17 km2) |
| • Land | 2.77 sq mi (7.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 64.0 ft (19.5 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 58 |
| • Density | 20.95/sq mi (8.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29929
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| Area code(s) | 843, 854 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1223470 |
Islandton is a small community in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county. It's also a "census-designated place," meaning the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population separately for statistics.
In 2010, about 70 people lived in Islandton. A main road, South Carolina Highway 63, goes through the community. This road connects Islandton to Walterboro, which is about 17 miles (27 km) east and is the main town of Colleton County. It also leads southwest to Varnville, about 10 miles (16 km) away. Islandton has its own post office with the ZIP code 29929.
People Living in Islandton
This section shares information about the number of people who live in Islandton.
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| 2020 | 58 | — | |
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The U.S. Census is a count of everyone living in the country, done every ten years. In 2020, the population of Islandton was 58 people.
Schools in Islandton
The schools for children in Islandton are part of the Colleton County School District. All public high school students from the entire county attend Colleton County High School.
