Johnston, South Carolina facts for kids
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Johnston, South Carolina
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Location in Edgefield County, South Carolina
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 Johnston, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Johnston, South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.73 sq mi (7.08 km2) |
| • Land | 2.65 sq mi (6.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,997 |
| • Density | 754.15/sq mi (291.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29832
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-37150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1246191 |
Johnston is a town in Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States. It is often called the "Peach Capital of the World" because so many peaches are grown in the area! In 2020, about 1,997 people lived here. Johnston is also part of the larger Augusta, Georgia, metropolitan area.
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History of Johnston
Johnston is known as "The Hub of the Ridge." This is because it is located where three different river systems begin, flowing away from a fertile plateau. This plateau, called "the Ridge," is about 30 miles (48 km) long. It sits between clay hills to the north and sand hills to the south. People have lived in this area since the mid-1700s.
In 1791, George Washington, who was the first President of the United States, traveled through this area. He stopped at the Lott family plantation, which was just east of where Johnston is today.
How Johnston Got Its Name
In the late 1860s, a railroad called the Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroad was expanding. It was building tracks westward from Columbia to Augusta. A doctor named Edward Jones Mims convinced William Johnston, who was the president of the railroad, to build the tracks through his 1,200-acre (485-hectare) plantation. In return, Dr. Mims agreed to name the new town after Mr. Johnston.
The Peach Capital
In the early 1900s, growing peaches became very successful in this region. Today, the Ridge area produces about 60 percent of all the peaches grown in South Carolina! This is why Johnston proudly calls itself the "Peach Capital of the World."
Geography of Johnston
Johnston is located in the eastern part of Edgefield County. Its exact coordinates are 33°49′55″N 81°48′8″W. South Carolina Highway 23 runs through the center of town and is known as Calhoun Street. This highway goes southwest about 8 miles (13 km) to Edgefield, which is the county seat. It also goes northeast about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) to Ward.
South Carolina Highway 121, also known as Lee Street, crosses SC 23 in the middle of town. This highway goes north about 12 miles (19 km) to Saluda and south about 7 miles (11 km) to Trenton.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Johnston covers a total area of about 2.73 square miles (7.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.65 square miles (6.9 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.09 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), or about 3.15%, is water.
People of Johnston (Demographics)
The word "demographics" describes the different groups of people living in a place. This includes things like age, race, and how many people live in households.
2010 Census Information
According to the 2010 United States census, the town of Johnston had a population of 2,362 people.
- About 1,481 people (62.70%) were Black or African American.
- About 845 people (35.77%) were White.
- About 18 people (0.76%) identified as two or more races.
- About 11 people (0.47%) were from some other race.
- About 4 people (0.17%) were Asian.
- About 3 people (0.13%) were American Indian or Alaska Native.
- About 43 people (1.82%) were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
2020 Census Information
The 2020 United States census found that there were 1,997 people living in Johnston. There were 811 households and 531 families living in the town.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 596 | 29.84% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,250 | 62.59% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.8% |
| Other/Mixed | 56 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78 | 3.91% |
Education in Johnston
Johnston has several schools that are part of the Edgefield County School District.
- Johnston Elementary School serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade.
- Other schools in the area include Strom Thurmond High School, Johnston-Edgefield- Trenton (JET) Middle School, and W.E.Parker Elementary Schools.
- There is also a private school called Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy.
Johnston also has a public library. It is a branch of the ABBE Regional Library System, which means it's connected to other libraries in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Johnston (Carolina del Sur) para niños
