Luray, South Carolina facts for kids
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Luray, South Carolina
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Location of Luray, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Hampton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 98 |
| • Density | 94.87/sq mi (36.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29932
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-43090 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1246484 |
Luray is a small town located in Hampton County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2010, about 127 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 98 people.
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Where is Luray Located?
Luray is found in the western part of Hampton County. It's easy to find on a map at these coordinates: 32°48′49″N 81°14′22″W / 32.81361°N 81.23944°W.
Major Roads and Nearby Towns
A main road, U.S. Route 321 (also called Columbia Highway), goes right through Luray. If you go north on this road for about 10 miles, you'll reach Fairfax. If you head south for about 4 miles, you'll get to Estill.
Another road, South Carolina Highway 363, meets US 321 at the northern edge of Luray. This highway goes east for about 9 miles to Hampton, which is the main town for the county.
Size of Luray
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Luray covers a total area of about 1.03 square miles (2.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Luray?
The number of people living in Luray has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 131 | — | |
| 1910 | 194 | 48.1% | |
| 1920 | 174 | −10.3% | |
| 1930 | 188 | 8.0% | |
| 1940 | 162 | −13.8% | |
| 1950 | 102 | −37.0% | |
| 1960 | 102 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 72 | −29.4% | |
| 1980 | 149 | 106.9% | |
| 1990 | 102 | −31.5% | |
| 2000 | 115 | 12.7% | |
| 2010 | 127 | 10.4% | |
| 2020 | 98 | −22.8% | |
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Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 115 people living in Luray. These people lived in 45 different homes, and 27 of those were families.
Diversity of Residents
The people living in Luray came from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White, and a good number were African American. There were also a few Native American residents and people from other racial backgrounds. A small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
Out of the 45 homes in Luray in 2000, about 26.7% had children under 18 living there. About 37.8% of the homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband present. About 33.3% of all homes were made up of single individuals. The average number of people in a home was about 2.56.
Age Groups in Luray
The population in Luray in 2000 included people of all ages. About 30.4% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 27.0% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 16.5% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of a person in Luray was 36 years.
See also
In Spanish: Luray (Carolina del Sur) para niños
