Oak Grove, South Carolina facts for kids
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Oak Grove, South Carolina
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Location of Oak Grove, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lexington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.61 sq mi (19.71 km2) |
| • Land | 7.58 sq mi (19.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,899 |
| • Density | 1,700.59/sq mi (656.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 45-51720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407593 |
Oak Grove is a place in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially run by its own local government. Instead, it's counted by the government for population statistics.
In 2020, about 12,899 people lived in Oak Grove. It's part of the larger Columbia area, which is a big group of cities and towns that are close to each other.
Where is Oak Grove?
Oak Grove is located in the eastern part of Lexington County. It's about 8 miles (13 km) west of downtown Columbia, which is the capital city of South Carolina.
Oak Grove shares its borders with other nearby places. To the east, you'll find West Columbia, and to the southeast is Springdale.
The main road that goes through Oak Grove is U.S. Route 1. This road leads east into Columbia and west to Lexington, which is the main town for Lexington County.
The total area of Oak Grove is about 7.61 square miles (19.71 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Who Lives in Oak Grove?
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| 2020 | 12,899 | — | |
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The United States Census Bureau collects information about people living in different areas every ten years. Here's a look at the different groups of people who lived in Oak Grove in 2020:
Oak Grove's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 12,899 people living in Oak Grove. These people lived in 4,446 households, and 2,640 of those households were families.
The population of Oak Grove includes people from many different backgrounds:
- About 69% of the people were White (not Hispanic).
- About 12% were Black or African American (not Hispanic).
- A small number were Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander.
- About 5% were from other backgrounds or had mixed heritage.
- About 11% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
This mix of people makes Oak Grove a diverse community.
See also
In Spanish: Oak Grove (Carolina del Sur) para niños
