Jonesville, South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jonesville, South Carolina
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Location of Jonesville, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 852 |
| • Density | 839.41/sq mi (324.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
29353, 29395
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| Area codes | 864, 821 |
| FIPS code | 45-37330 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1246204 |
Jonesville is a small town located in Union County, South Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 852 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the southern part of the country.
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History of Jonesville
Jonesville has some interesting history. Two important buildings, the McWhirter House and the Means House, are recognized nationally. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special because of their history or architecture.
Geography of Jonesville
Where is Jonesville Located?
Jonesville is found in South Carolina. Its exact location is 34°50′8″N 81°40′54″W / 34.83556°N 81.68167°W. This helps us pinpoint it on a map.
Size and Land Area
The town covers a total area of about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, less than 1%, is water.
Population and People in Jonesville
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Jonesville has changed over the years. A census is a count of all the people in a place. Here's how the population has looked:
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| 1880 | 266 | — | |
| 1890 | 286 | 7.5% | |
| 1900 | 508 | 77.6% | |
| 1910 | 969 | 90.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,209 | 24.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,153 | −4.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,182 | 2.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,345 | 13.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,439 | 7.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,447 | 0.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,201 | −17.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,205 | 0.3% | |
| 2000 | 982 | −18.5% | |
| 2010 | 911 | −7.2% | |
| 2020 | 852 | −6.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 982 people living in Jonesville. They lived in 444 different homes.
Age Groups in Town
The people in Jonesville come from all age groups. In 2000, about 22.6% of the population was under 18 years old. About 20.3% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 40 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Jonesville (Carolina del Sur) para niños
