Monetta, South Carolina facts for kids
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Monetta, South Carolina
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Water tower in Monetta
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 Monetta, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  South Carolina |
| Counties | Aiken, Saluda |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 205 |
| • Density | 297.10/sq mi (114.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29105
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-47320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1224618 |
Monetta is a small town located in South Carolina, United States. It is special because it sits across two different counties: Aiken County and Saluda County.
In 2020, about 205 people lived in Monetta. The part of Monetta in Aiken County is considered part of the larger Augusta, Georgia metropolitan area. The part in Saluda County is part of the Columbia, SC Metropolitan Area.
Geography
Monetta is found near the southern edge of Saluda County and the northern edge of Aiken County. A major road, U.S. Route 1, goes right through the town. This road connects Monetta to Batesburg-Leesville and then Columbia, which is the state capital. It also goes southwest to Aiken.
The town covers a total area of about 1.9 square kilometers (or 0.73 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 122 | — | |
| 1920 | 137 | 12.3% | |
| 1930 | 203 | 48.2% | |
| 1940 | 114 | −43.8% | |
| 1950 | 84 | −26.3% | |
| 1960 | 109 | 29.8% | |
| 1970 | 269 | 146.8% | |
| 1980 | 273 | 1.5% | |
| 1990 | 285 | 4.4% | |
| 2000 | 220 | −22.8% | |
| 2010 | 236 | 7.3% | |
| 2020 | 205 | −13.1% | |
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Monetta's population has changed quite a bit over the years. For example, in 1910, there were 122 people living there. The population grew to 285 people by 1990, which was its highest point. By 2020, the population was 205 people.
Who Lives in Monetta?
In 2010, the town had 236 residents. Most of the people, about 73%, were White. About 18% were African American. A smaller number of people were from other races or had mixed backgrounds. About 13.5% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
When looking at age groups in 2010, about 18% of the people were between 5 and 17 years old. Most residents, about 62%, were adults aged 18 to 64. About 16% of the population was 65 years old or older. There were slightly more females than males living in Monetta.
In 2023, the town's population was 205. Out of these, 111 people lived in the Aiken County part of Monetta. The other 94 people lived in the Saluda County part.
Education
Students in Monetta attend schools that are part of the Aiken County Public School District.
The main secondary school for the area is Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle-High School. Even though it has a Monetta mailing address, the school building is actually just outside the town limits.
Younger students in the Monetta area, including those in Saluda County, go to Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary School. After elementary school, they move on to Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle-High School.
See also
In Spanish: Monetta para niños
