Kline, South Carolina facts for kids
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Kline, South Carolina
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Location of Kline, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Barnwell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.13 sq mi (8.11 km2) |
| • Land | 3.11 sq mi (8.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 148 |
| • Density | 47.65/sq mi (18.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29812
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-38950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1246263 |
Kline is a small town located in Barnwell County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2010, about 197 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 148.
Geography of Kline
Kline is found in the southern part of Barnwell County. Its exact location is 33°7′28″N 81°20′35″W / 33.12444°N 81.34306°W.
A main road, U.S. Route 278, goes right through the middle of the town. This road connects Kline to other nearby places. If you go north about 8 miles (13 km), you'll reach Barnwell. Barnwell is the county seat, which means it's where the county government is located. If you travel south about 8 miles (13 km), you'll arrive at Allendale.
The town of Kline covers a total area of about 3.1 square miles (8.1 km²). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.07 km²), is water.
Population and People in Kline
The population of Kline has changed over many years. Every ten years, the United States counts its population in a process called the U.S. Decennial Census. This helps us understand how many people live in different areas.
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| 1900 | 93 | — | |
| 1910 | 199 | 114.0% | |
| 1920 | 238 | 19.6% | |
| 1930 | 214 | −10.1% | |
| 1940 | 282 | 31.8% | |
| 1950 | 230 | −18.4% | |
| 1960 | 213 | −7.4% | |
| 1970 | 305 | 43.2% | |
| 1980 | 315 | 3.3% | |
| 1990 | 285 | −9.5% | |
| 2000 | 238 | −16.5% | |
| 2010 | 197 | −17.2% | |
| 2020 | 148 | −24.9% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 238 people living in Kline. These people lived in 87 different homes, and 62 of those were families. The population density was about 77 people per square mile (30 people per km²).
People in Kline come from different backgrounds. In 2000, about 27% of the people were White, and about 58% were African American. About 15% were from other races, and less than 1% were from two or more races. About 18% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes in Kline had children. In 2000, about 35% of households had children under 18 living with them. About 39% of homes were married couples living together. Some homes (about 20%) had a female head of household with no husband present. About 23% of homes were single-person households. The average household had about 2.74 people.
The age of people in Kline varied. About 29% of the population was under 18 years old. About 16% were 65 years or older. The average age in Kline was 37 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Kline (Carolina del Sur) para niños
