Northlake, South Carolina facts for kids
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Northlake
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Location of Northlake, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Anderson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.20 sq mi (13.46 km2) |
| • Land | 4.14 sq mi (10.72 km2) |
| • Water | 1.06 sq mi (2.74 km2) |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,818 |
| • Density | 922.67/sq mi (356.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 45-51180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867527 |
Northlake is a special kind of community in Anderson County, South Carolina, called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government. In 2020, about 3,818 people lived there.
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Where is Northlake?
Northlake is located in the middle of Anderson County, South Carolina. It's right next to Anderson, which is the main city in the county. You can find Northlake at these coordinates: 34°33′46″N 82°41′25″W / 34.56278°N 82.69028°W.
Travel and Roads
Interstate 85 runs along the northern edge of Northlake. This big highway can take you to Greenville, which is about 27 miles northeast. If you head southwest, you can reach Atlanta, which is about 120 miles away. Two exits from Interstate 85, Exit 19 (for U.S. Route 76) and Exit 21 (for U.S. Route 178), help people get into and out of Northlake.
Water and Parks
A part of Lake Hartwell stretches into Northlake. Lake Hartwell is a huge lake that's great for recreation, like boating and fishing. Northlake covers about 5.2 square miles in total. Most of this area, about 4.14 square miles, is land, while the rest, about 1.06 square miles, is water.
You can visit Darwin Wright Park in Northlake. This park is managed by the City of Anderson and gives people a way to enjoy Lake Hartwell, especially the part of the lake formed by Six and Twenty Creek.
Who Lives in Northlake?
The population of Northlake has grown over the years.
- In 2000, there were 3,659 people.
- In 2010, the population increased to 3,745.
- By 2020, it reached 3,818 people.
Northlake's Community Mix
The 2020 United States census showed that Northlake is home to a diverse group of people. Out of the 3,818 residents, there were 1,530 households and 1,085 families.
Here's a quick look at the different groups living in Northlake in 2020:
- Most residents, about 81.74%, were White (non-Hispanic).
- About 9.59% were Black or African American (non-Hispanic).
- Around 2.28% were Asian.
- A smaller number, about 2.51%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
- Other groups, including Native American, Pacific Islander, and people of mixed races, made up the rest of the population.
