Mount Carmel, South Carolina facts for kids
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Mt. Carmel, South Carolina
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Location in McCormick County and the state of South Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | McCormick |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.19 sq mi (23.80 km2) |
| • Land | 9.19 sq mi (23.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 156 |
| • Density | 16.98/sq mi (6.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29840
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| Area code(s) | 864 |
| FIPS code | 45-48310 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1230047 |
Mt. Carmel is a small community in McCormick County, South Carolina, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed by its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
In 2020, about 156 people lived in Mt. Carmel.
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History of Mt. Carmel
Mt. Carmel has some important historical sites. The Calhoun Mill and the Mount Carmel Historic District are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special places that the United States government wants to protect because of their history.
Historic Places in Mt. Carmel
- Calhoun Mill: This old mill is a reminder of how people used to grind grain in the past.
- Mount Carmel Historic District: This area includes several buildings and places that show what life was like in Mt. Carmel long ago.
Geography and Location
Mt. Carmel is located in the western part of South Carolina. Its exact coordinates are 34.012272 degrees north and 82.507075 degrees west.
The community covers an area of about 9.2 square miles (23.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Mt. Carmel?
The number of people living in Mt. Carmel has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 237 people. By 2020, the population was 156.
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| 2020 | 156 | — | |
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People and Families in 2000
In 2000, there were 86 households in Mt. Carmel. A household means all the people living together in one home. Out of these, 63 were families.
- About 20% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- About 34% were married couples living together.
- About 31% had a female head of the house with no husband present.
- About 26% were people living alone or with non-family members.
- The average household had about 2.76 people.
Age Groups in 2000
The people in Mt. Carmel in 2000 were of different ages:
- About 24.5% were under 18 years old.
- About 9.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.0% were 65 years or older.
The median age was 38 years. This means half the people were younger than 38 and half were older.
Income and Economy in 2000
In 2000, the median income for a household in Mt. Carmel was $19,531 per year. For families, the median income was $28,500 per year.
- About 46.8% of families and 48.8% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included many children and older adults.
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Location of Mt. Carmel in McCormick County, South Carolina.
See also
In Spanish: Mount Carmel para niños
