Lesslie, South Carolina facts for kids
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Lesslie, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | York |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.11 sq mi (15.83 km2) |
| • Land | 6.06 sq mi (15.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,068 |
| • Density | 506.02/sq mi (195.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code |
29730, 29704
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| Area code(s) | 803 |
| FIPS code | 45-41065 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1223879 |
Lesslie is a community in York County, South Carolina, United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified for statistics but isn't an officially incorporated town. Lesslie is located southeast of the city of Rock Hill. In 2020, about 3,068 people lived there.
Even though it feels like a town, Lesslie doesn't have its own mayor or city council. It's a fast-growing suburban area that is part of the larger Charlotte Metro region. You can easily reach Lesslie using Interstate 77, which has exits at 75 and 77 nearby.
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Where in the World is Lesslie?
Lesslie is located about 3 miles (5 km) southeast of Rock Hill. Its exact location is 34°53'25" North and 80°57'23" West.
The community covers a total area of about 6.0 square miles (15.5 square kilometers). Lesslie is located at an elevation of 701 feet (214 meters) above sea level.
Lesslie's Weather and Climate
Lesslie has a Humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is known for its humid, wet summers and cool, drier winters. The climate is classified as "Cfa" in the Köppen climate classification system.
The coldest temperature ever recorded in the area was -6°F (-21°C). The warmest temperature was 108°F (42°C). Both of these extreme temperatures were recorded at the Rock Hill Municipal Airport. Lesslie gets a lot of rain throughout the year. On average, at least 3.3 inches (84 mm) of rain falls every month.
Who Lives in Lesslie?
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| 2020 | 3,068 | — | |
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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 3,068 people living in Lesslie. There were 1,127 households and 852 families in the community.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Lesslie in 2020:
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 2,329 | 75.91% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 328 | 10.69% |
| Native American | 51 | 1.66% |
| Asian | 56 | 1.83% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 141 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 162 | 5.28% |
See also
In Spanish: Lesslie para niños
