Kershaw, South Carolina facts for kids
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Kershaw, South Carolina
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Location of Kershaw, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lancaster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.86 sq mi (4.81 km2) |
| • Land | 1.86 sq mi (4.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,693 |
| • Density | 911.69/sq mi (351.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29067
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-38095 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1246239 |
Kershaw is a town in Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States. It was incorporated in 1888. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,803, and as of 2019 the estimated population was 2,321. The Haile Gold Mine, where gold was discovered in 1825, is 3 miles (5 km) from town and was at one time the largest single producer of gold in the Appalachian region.
History
The Dr. William Columbus Cauthen House, Clinton AME Zion Church, East Richland Street-East Church Street Historic District, Kershaw Depot, Matson Street Historic District, and Unity Baptist Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography and climate
Kershaw is located at 34°32′50″N 80°34′58″W / 34.54722°N 80.58278°W (34.547245, -80.582843).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2), all of which is land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,002 | — | |
| 1910 | 950 | −5.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,022 | 7.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,120 | 9.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,264 | 12.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,376 | 8.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,567 | 13.9% | |
| 1970 | 990 | −36.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,993 | 101.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,814 | −9.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,645 | −9.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,803 | 9.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,693 | −6.1% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,100 | 64.97% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 478 | 28.23% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.35% |
| Other/Mixed | 70 | 4.13% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 1.77% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,693 people, 736 households, and 480 families residing in the town.
Education
Kershaw has a public library, a branch of the Lancaster County Library. High School students are served by Andrew Jackson High School
Notable people
- Nelson Sullivan (1948-1989) - American videographer who is often credited as the first vlogger. Born and raised in Kershaw and buried at the Kershaw City Cemetery.
- Dick Richards (1946-2018) - American video artist, music producer and TV personality. Born and raised in Kershaw.
See also
In Spanish: Kershaw para niños
