Lowndesville, South Carolina facts for kids
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Lowndesville
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Location of Lowndesville, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Abbeville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 120 |
| • Density | 154.84/sq mi (59.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29659
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| Area codes | 864, 821 |
| FIPS code | 45-42820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1246481 |
Lowndesville is a small town located in Abbeville County, South Carolina. In 2020, about 120 people lived there, according to the census.
Where is Lowndesville?
Lowndesville is found at these coordinates: 34°12′37″N 82°38′58″W / 34.21028°N 82.64944°W. This means it's in a specific spot on the map.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 2.0 square kilometers (or 0.78 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 116 | — | |
| 1890 | 268 | 131.0% | |
| 1900 | 241 | −10.1% | |
| 1910 | 350 | 45.2% | |
| 1920 | 350 | 0.0% | |
| 1930 | 271 | −22.6% | |
| 1940 | 201 | −25.8% | |
| 1950 | 252 | 25.4% | |
| 1960 | 274 | 8.7% | |
| 1970 | 219 | −20.1% | |
| 1980 | 197 | −10.0% | |
| 1990 | 162 | −17.8% | |
| 2000 | 166 | 2.5% | |
| 2010 | 128 | −22.9% | |
| 2020 | 121 | −5.5% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 121 | −5.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, a census showed that 166 people lived in Lowndesville. These people lived in 76 different homes, and 46 of those were families. The town had about 214 people per square mile.
- About 19.7% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- 39.5% of homes were married couples.
- 18.4% of homes had a female head of household with no husband.
- 35.5% of homes were single people living alone.
- 15.8% of homes had someone 65 years old or older living alone.
The average home had 2.18 people, and the average family had 2.83 people.
The town's population was spread out by age:
- 19.3% were under 18 years old.
- 12.7% were between 18 and 24.
- 21.7% were between 25 and 44.
- 26.5% were between 45 and 64.
- 19.9% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Lowndesville was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were about 88.6 males.
In 2000, the average income for a home in Lowndesville was $22,778. For families, the average income was $24,444. About 28.0% of all people and 22.9% of families lived below the poverty line. This included 80.0% of those under 18.
Education in Lowndesville
Students in Lowndesville attend schools that are part of the Abbeville County School District.
See also
In Spanish: Lowndesville para niños
