Mauldin, South Carolina facts for kids
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Mauldin
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Top, left to right: Mauldin City Hall, Mauldin United Methodist Church, Mauldin Cultural Center, Mauldin High School
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| Motto(s):
"Explore Our Thriving Community"
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Location in South Carolina
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | South Carolina | ||
| County | Greenville | ||
| Founded | 1784 | ||
| Chartered (town) | December 24, 1890 | ||
| Chartered (city) | 1969 | ||
| Named for | William L. Mauldin | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 12.13 sq mi (31.42 km2) | ||
| • Land | 12.07 sq mi (31.26 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km2) 0.49% | ||
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 24,724 | ||
| • Estimate
(2023)
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28,010 | ||
| • Density | 2,048.72/sq mi (791.00/km2) | ||
| • Urban | 159,506 (US: 227th) | ||
| • Urban density | 1,576.1/sq mi (608.5/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
29662
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| Area codes | 864, 821 | ||
| FIPS code | 45-45115 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1246563 | ||
Mauldin is a city in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 24,724 at the 2020 census, making it the 19th-most populous city in South Carolina. It is located in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Benjamin Griffith was awarded the first land grant in what is now called Mauldin in 1784. The name of Mauldin was given to the town almost accidentally in 1885 thanks to South Carolina's lieutenant governor, W. L. Mauldin. The train station was called "Mauldin" because the lieutenant governor had assisted in getting the Greenville and Laurens Railroad to come through the village. Over time, the entire area took the name of Mauldin.
Geography
Mauldin is located south of the center of Greenville County, between the city of Greenville to the northwest and Simpsonville to the southeast. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.13 square miles (31.4 km2), of which 12.07 square miles (31.3 km2) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) (0.49%) is water.
U.S. Route 276 (Main Street) passes through the center of Mauldin, leading northwest 8 miles (13 km) to the center of Greenville and southeast 5 miles (8 km) to Simpsonville. Interstate 385 runs through the eastern side of Mauldin, leading north to Interstate 85 on the east side of Greenville. I-385 connects with Interstate 185 on the southern edge of Mauldin, and I-185 continues west and northwest 13 miles (21 km) to join I-85 on the southwest side of Greenville. From its interchange with I-185, I-385 leads southeast 30 miles (48 km) to Interstate 26 near Clinton.
During the Civil War, many of Mauldin's citizens left to fight, and the city virtually dried up. It never completely recovered until after World War II when the community was incorporated as a town (1960).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,462 | — | |
| 1970 | 3,797 | 159.7% | |
| 1980 | 8,143 | 114.5% | |
| 1990 | 11,587 | 42.3% | |
| 2000 | 15,224 | 31.4% | |
| 2010 | 22,889 | 50.3% | |
| 2020 | 24,724 | 8.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 28,010 | 22.4% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 14,551 | 58.85% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 5,821 | 23.54% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 802 | 3.24% |
| Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.17% |
| Other/Mixed | 1,115 | 4.51% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,357 | 9.53% |
As of the 2020 census, there were 24,724 people, 9,968 households, and 6,339 families residing in the city.
Economy
The supermarket chain BI-LO was founded in Mauldin and had its headquarters there until 2011. In 2024, BridgeWay Station, a 400,000 square foot mixed-use development, opened.
Education
Public education in Mauldin is administered by Greenville County School District. The district operates Mauldin High School.
Mauldin has a public library, a branch of the Greenville County Library System.
Notable people
- Kevin Garnett, Olympian and professional basketball player
- Orlando Jones, actor
- Al Yeargin, professional baseball player
See also
In Spanish: Mauldin para niños
