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Kershaw, South Carolina
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Location of Kershaw, South Carolina
Location of Kershaw, South Carolina
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
 (2020)
 • 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
Area code(s) 803, 839
FIPS code 45-38095
GNIS feature ID 1246239

Kershaw is a small town located in Lancaster County, South Carolina, in the United States. It became an official town in 1888. In 2020, about 1,693 people lived there.

Kershaw is famous for the Haile Gold Mine, which is only about 3 miles away. Gold was first found there in 1825. At one time, this mine produced more gold than any other single mine in the Appalachian Mountains region.

Exploring Kershaw's Past

Kershaw has several important historical places. These sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special and protected because of their history.

Some of these historic places include:

These places help tell the story of Kershaw and its community over the years.

Where is Kershaw Located?

Kershaw is found at a specific spot on the map: 34.547245 degrees North and 80.582843 degrees West.

The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 1.9 square miles (or 4.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.

Who Lives in Kershaw?

The population of Kershaw has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived in the town during different census counts:

Historical population
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

Kershaw's Population in 2020

The 2020 United States census counted 1,693 people living in Kershaw. These people made up 736 households, with 480 of them being families.

The census also looks at the different backgrounds of people living in a town. Here's a quick look at the racial makeup of Kershaw in 2020:

Kershaw racial composition
Race Number of People Percentage
White (not Hispanic) 1,100 64.97%
Black or African American (not Hispanic) 478 28.23%
Native American 9 0.53%
Asian 6 0.35%
Other/Mixed 70 4.13%
Hispanic or Latino 30 1.77%

Learning and Education

Kershaw has a public library where people can borrow books and learn new things. It is part of the Lancaster County Library system.

Older students in Kershaw attend Andrew Jackson High School.

Famous People from Kershaw

Kershaw is the hometown of a few notable individuals:

  • Nelson Sullivan (1948-1989) was an American videographer. He is often thought of as one of the first "vloggers." He was born and grew up in Kershaw and is buried in the Kershaw City Cemetery.
  • Dick Richards (1946-2018) was an American video artist, music producer, and TV personality. He was also born and raised in Kershaw.

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