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Lockhart, South Carolina
Location of Lockhart, South Carolina
Location of Lockhart, South Carolina
Country United States
State South Carolina
County Union
Area
 • Total 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2)
 • Land 0.30 sq mi (0.79 km2)
 • Water 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2)
Elevation
453 ft (138 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 384
 • Density 1,259.02/sq mi (485.88/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
29364
Area codes 864, 821
FIPS code 45-42190
GNIS feature ID 1229941

Lockhart is a small town located in Union County, South Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 384 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a unique history and natural surroundings.

A Look Back in Time: Lockhart's History

One important historical site near Lockhart is the McCollum Fish Weir. This is a special structure built in a river to help catch fish. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. This means it's an important historical landmark worth protecting.

Where is Lockhart? Geography Facts

Lockhart is located in South Carolina. You can find it using its coordinates: 34.790746 degrees North and -81.459964 degrees West.

The town covers a total area of about 0.41 square miles (1.06 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a small part is water.

Just about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) west of the town center, you'll find John D. Long Lake. This lake adds to the natural beauty of the area.

Who Lives in Lockhart? Population Changes

The number of people living in Lockhart has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked during different census years:

  • 1960: 128 people
  • 1970: 103 people
  • 1980: 85 people
  • 1990: 58 people
  • 2000: 39 people
  • 2010: 488 people
  • 2020: 384 people

In 2000, there were 39 people living in Lockhart. The town was made up of mostly White residents (82.05%) and some African American residents (17.95%).

The average age of people in Lockhart in 2000 was 42 years old. About 20.5% of the population was under 18 years old.

Learning in Lockhart: Education

Lockhart High School used to be a place where older students went to learn. However, it closed its doors in 2007.

The school building continued to be used for younger students, from elementary to middle school, until 2019. Now, students from Lockhart attend Union County High School. This is the only public high school in Union County.

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