La France, South Carolina facts for kids
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La France
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 La France, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
La France, South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Anderson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.31 sq mi (3.40 km2) |
| • Land | 1.30 sq mi (3.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 476 |
| • Density | 367.28/sq mi (141.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29656
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| Area code(s) | 864 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1246273 |
La France is a small community located in Anderson County, South Carolina, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is an area defined by the government mainly for counting people during the census. In the 2020 census, about 476 people lived in La France.
Where is La France Located?
La France is found in the northwestern part of South Carolina. It's easy to get to because it's situated right on two important roads: U.S. Route 76 and South Carolina Highway 28. If you travel about 10 miles (16 kilometers) northwest from the larger city of Anderson, you will reach La France. The community has its own post office with the ZIP code 29656, which first opened its doors on April 12, 1871.
Who Lives in La France?
The 2020 census counted 476 people living in La France. Most of the residents are White, making up about 82% of the population. Other groups living in La France include Black or African American people, and people of mixed races, each making up about 6% of the population. A smaller percentage of residents are Hispanic or Latino.
