Mullins, South Carolina facts for kids
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Mullins, South Carolina
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Downtown Mullins
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"The City of Opportunity"
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 Mullins, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | South Carolina | |
| County | Marion | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.02 sq mi (7.82 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.02 sq mi (7.82 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,026 | |
| • Density | 1,332.67/sq mi (514.52/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
29574
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| Area code(s) | 843, 854 | |
| FIPS code | 45-48805 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1224890 | |
Mullins is a city located in Marion County, South Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 4,026 people lived there. The city was officially started on March 4, 1872. It was named after Colonel William S. Mullins. He served as a representative for Marion County in the South Carolina State Legislature for many years.
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History of Mullins
On March 4, 1872, Mullins officially became a town. That same year, the Macedonia Methodist Church was built. It was the first church inside the city limits. By 1878, Mullins had only 75 people and 12 families. There were just three stores and four dirt roads. These roads were Railroad, Main, Smith, and Gapway Streets.
Tobacco and Growth
In 1894, the city of Mullins began to grow a lot. This was because of the success of growing and selling tobacco. At one point, Mullins was the biggest tobacco market in the United States. It was known as "South Carolina's Largest, The world's best tobacco market."
In the late 1920s, a special event called the tobacco festival began. This festival is still celebrated today and is known as the 'Golden Leaf Festival'. It celebrates the city's history with tobacco.
Schools in Mullins
Mullins' first school opened in 1872. Boys and girls from the town and nearby areas went there. The first school building was made of brick and built in 1904 on Academy Street. A second school building was added in 1913.
Mullins High School was built in 1923. It later burned down in 1976 but was rebuilt. McCormick Elementary School was built in 1956. The Palmetto School, which was for African American students, was built in 1919. Around 1956, it split into Palmetto Elementary and Palmetto High School. In 1970, all schools in Mullins became part of a fully integrated school system. This meant students of all races could attend the same schools.
Public Library
The public library in Mullins was started in 1910. The building that houses the library today was built in 1940. It is located at the corner of N. Main and Wine Streets.
Historic Places
Several buildings and areas in Mullins are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites. Some of these include:
- A.H. Buchan Company Building
- Dillard Barn
- Imperial Tobacco Company Building
- Liberty Warehouse
- Mt. Olive Baptist Church
- Mullins Commercial Historic District
- Neal and Dixon's Warehouse
- Old Brick Warehouse
- Rasor and Clardy Company Building
- J.C. Teasley House
Geography of Mullins
Mullins is located at 34°12′19″N 79°15′19″W / 34.20528°N 79.25528°W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of about 3.0 square miles (7.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 242 | — | |
| 1900 | 828 | 242.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,832 | 121.3% | |
| 1920 | 2,379 | 29.9% | |
| 1930 | 3,158 | 32.7% | |
| 1940 | 4,392 | 39.1% | |
| 1950 | 4,916 | 11.9% | |
| 1960 | 6,229 | 26.7% | |
| 1970 | 6,006 | −3.6% | |
| 1980 | 6,068 | 1.0% | |
| 1990 | 5,910 | −2.6% | |
| 2000 | 5,029 | −14.9% | |
| 2010 | 4,663 | −7.3% | |
| 2020 | 4,026 | −13.7% | |
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2020 Census Details
In 2020, the 2020 United States census showed that 4,026 people lived in Mullins. There were 1,535 households and 930 families in the city.
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,072 | 26.63% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 2,738 | 68.01% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.45% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.62% |
| Other/Mixed | 107 | 2.66% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66 | 1.64% |
Education in Mullins
Mullins has a public library. It is part of the Marion County Library System. This library provides books and resources for everyone in the community.
Famous People from Mullins
- Terrell Grice, a music producer, singer-songwriter, and popular YouTuber.
- Xavier Legette, a football wide receiver who plays for the Carolina Panthers.
- Edgar L. McGowan, who was a commissioner for the South Carolina Department of Labor.
See also
In Spanish: Mullins para niños
