Ladson, South Carolina facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ladson, South Carolina
Census-designated place
Location of Ladson, South Carolina
Country	United States
State	South Carolina
Counties	Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester
Founded	1905
Named for	Ladson family
Area
• Total	7.03 sq mi (18.21 km2)
• Land	7.03 sq mi (18.21 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	49 ft (15 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	15,550
• Density	2,211.32/sq mi (853.85/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	29456
Area code	843 and 854
FIPS code	45-39220
GNIS feature ID	1246274

Ladson is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in South Carolina, a state in the United States. Ladson is spread across three different counties: Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester.

In 2020, about 15,550 people lived in Ladson. The community gets its name from the Ladson family. This family was one of the oldest and most important families in the nearby Charleston area. One famous member of the family, James Ladson, was a high-ranking state official called a lieutenant governor.

Where is Ladson Located?

Ladson is found in the southwestern part of Berkeley County. It also stretches into northern Charleston County and southeastern Dorchester County. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 33°0′34″N 80°6′20″W / 33.00944°N 80.10556°W / 33.00944; -80.10556.

Ladson is surrounded by other towns and cities. To its southwest is Summerville. To the south, you'll find North Charleston. The city of Goose Creek is to the east. And to the northwest is another community called Sangaree.

Two main roads, U.S. Route 78 and Interstate 26, run through Ladson. If you're driving on Interstate 26, you can get to Ladson using Exit 203. From Ladson, it's about 20 miles (32 kilometers) southeast to downtown Charleston. If you head northwest, you'll reach Columbia, the state capital, which is about 97 miles (156 kilometers) away.

How Big is Ladson?

According to the United States Census Bureau, Ladson covers a total area of about 7.03 square miles (18.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within its boundaries.

The size of Ladson has changed a bit over the years. In 2000, it was a bit larger. But some parts of Ladson were later added to the nearby towns of Summerville and North Charleston. This is why its total area is now a little smaller.

Who Lives in Ladson?

The population of Ladson has grown over time. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during recent census counts:

Ladson's Population in 2020

In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 15,550 people living in Ladson. There were 5,046 households, which are groups of people living together in homes. Out of these, 3,767 were families.

The census also collects information about the different backgrounds of the people living in a community. Here's a quick look at the racial and ethnic makeup of Ladson in 2020:

Ladson's Population in 2010

Back in 2010, the 2010 United States census recorded 13,790 people living in Ladson. At that time, there were 4,709 households, and 3,625 of these were families.

Here's a look at the different backgrounds of people living in Ladson in 2010:

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