North, South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Downtown North
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Location in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 696 |
| • Density | 805.56/sq mi (310.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
29112
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-50560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1231596 |
North is a small town located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 696 people lived there.
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Where is North Located?
North is in South Carolina. Its exact location is 33°36′58″N 81°6′13″W / 33.61611°N 81.10361°W. This means it is at 33.615983 degrees North and 81.103588 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.9 square miles (2.24 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
A Brief History of North
The town of North began thanks to the South Bound Railway Company. In 1891, this railway line was built through the area. A man named John F. North helped make this happen.
In 1892, John North worked with George W. Pou and Sampson A. Livingston. They gave 100 acres (about 40.5 hectares) of land. This land was used for the railway station and to build the new town. A U.S. Post Office was also opened there later.
The next year, John North became the first mayor of the town. He was a businessman and a veteran from the American Civil War. The town was named "North" in his honor. Some people think its name is a bit unusual!
How Many People Live in North?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 368 | — | |
| 1910 | 561 | 52.4% | |
| 1920 | 700 | 24.8% | |
| 1930 | 755 | 7.9% | |
| 1940 | 733 | −2.9% | |
| 1950 | 954 | 30.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,047 | 9.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,076 | 2.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,304 | 21.2% | |
| 1990 | 809 | −38.0% | |
| 2000 | 813 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 754 | −7.3% | |
| 2020 | 696 | −7.7% | |
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The population of North has changed over the years. In 1980, it had its highest population with 1,304 people. By the 2020 United States census, 696 people lived in the town. There were 329 households and 156 families.
Famous People from North
Some well-known people have come from North, South Carolina:
- Chuck Darby (born 1975), an American football player.
- Eartha Kitt (1927–2008), a famous singer and actress.
- Freddie Martino (born 1991), another American football player.
- Alana McLaughlin (born 1992 or 1993), a martial artist.
See also
In Spanish: North (Carolina del Sur) para niños
