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Lobeco
Census-designated place
Lobeco, South Carolina is located in South Carolina
Lobeco, South Carolina
Lobeco, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Country United States
State South Carolina
County Beaufort
Area
 • Total 2.63 sq mi (6.80 km2)
 • Land 2.63 sq mi (6.80 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
17 ft (5 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 292
 • Density 111.24/sq mi (42.94/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
29931
Area code(s) 843, 854
FIPS code 45-42145

Lobeco (pronounced luh-BEE-co) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. According to the 2020 census, the population was 292.

Situated about 10 miles (12 km) north of Beaufort, it is a predominantly agricultural area that has retained its rural character. A small community area consisting of a library, post office, and produce market serve as an anchor for the surrounding community. It is served by U.S. Highway 21. Nearby communities include Dale, Seabrook, and Sheldon. Its zipcode is: 29931.

The community name comes from an acronym of Long, Bellamy, and Company.

Lobeco has a public library, a branch of the Beaufort County Library.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
2020 292 —
U.S. Decennial Census
2020

2020 census

Lobeco CDP, South Carolina – Demographic Profile
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity Pop 2020 % 2020
White alone (NH) 99 33.90%
Black or African American alone (NH) 155 53.08%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 1 0.34%
Asian alone (NH) 4 1.37%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 4 1.37%
Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) 12 4.11%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 17 5.82%
Total 292 100.00%
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