Lowrys, South Carolina facts for kids
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Lowrys, South Carolina
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Location of Lowrys, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.16 sq mi (8.19 km2) |
| • Land | 3.16 sq mi (8.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 184 |
| • Density | 58.21/sq mi (22.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29706
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| Area code(s) | 803 |
| FIPS code | 45-42865 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1246482 |
Lowrys is a very small town in Chester County, South Carolina, in the United States. It is a quiet, rural community. In 2020, about 184 people lived there.
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History of Lowrys
Lowrys has a special place in history. The People's Free Library of South Carolina is located here. This building is very old and important. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This means it is a protected historical site.
Geography and Location
Lowrys is in the northern part of Chester County. It is located at coordinates 34.805501 degrees North and -81.240463 degrees West.
Roads and Nearby Towns
A main road, U.S. Route 321, goes through the western side of Lowrys. This road can take you to other towns. If you go north for about 15 miles, you will reach York. If you go south for about 8 miles, you will get to Chester.
Another road, South Carolina Highway 909 (also called Old York Road), goes right through the middle of Lowrys. This road leads southeast for about 2.5 miles to the Chester Catawba Regional Airport.
Size of Lowrys
The town of Lowrys covers a total area of about 8.2 square kilometers (or 3.16 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
People of Lowrys
The population of Lowrys was 184 people in 2020. This makes it a very small town.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Lowrys has changed over many years.
- In 1910, there were 343 people.
- By 1950, the population grew to 368 people.
- In recent years, the population has become smaller.
- In 2010, 200 people lived here.
- By 2020, the population was 184 people.
Diversity in Lowrys
The people living in Lowrys come from different backgrounds.
- Most residents, about 67.63%, are White.
- About 31.88% are African American.
- A small number, about 0.48%, are Native American.
- Also, about 0.48% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2020, there were 90 households in Lowrys. A household is a group of people living together.
- About 70 of these households were families.
- Some households had children under 18 living with them.
- Many households were married couples living together.
- Some households had a female head without a husband.
- Other households were made up of individuals living alone.
- The average household had about 2.72 people.
Age Groups
The people in Lowrys are of different ages.
- About 25.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 14.0% of the population was 65 years or older.
- The average age of people in Lowrys was 36 years old.
