Olar, South Carolina facts for kids
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Olar, South Carolina
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Location of Olar, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Bamberg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 215 |
| • Density | 273.89/sq mi (105.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29843
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-52585 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1249948 |
Olar is a small town located in Bamberg County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 215 people lived there.
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History of Olar
A special building in Olar is the Mizpah Methodist Church. This church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in the year 2000. This means it is an important historical site.
Geography and Location
Olar is found in the western part of Bamberg County. You can find it at these coordinates: 33°10′49″N 81°11′3″W / 33.18028°N 81.18417°W.
Main roads pass through the town. U.S. Route 321 goes north to Denmark, which is about 10 miles away. It also goes south to Fairfax, about 16 miles away. South Carolina Highway 64 crosses US 321 in the middle of Olar. This highway leads southeast to Ehrhardt (12 miles) and northwest to Barnwell (12 miles).
The United States Census Bureau says that Olar covers a total area of about 2.0 square kilometers. All of this area is land.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Olar has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
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| 1900 | 196 | — | |
| 1910 | 350 | 78.6% | |
| 1920 | 500 | 42.9% | |
| 1930 | 540 | 8.0% | |
| 1940 | 528 | −2.2% | |
| 1950 | 414 | −21.6% | |
| 1960 | 467 | 12.8% | |
| 1970 | 423 | −9.4% | |
| 1980 | 381 | −9.9% | |
| 1990 | 391 | 2.6% | |
| 2000 | 237 | −39.4% | |
| 2010 | 257 | 8.4% | |
| 2020 | 215 | −16.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 237 people living in Olar. The town had 111 households. A household is a group of people living in one home. Most households were families.
The people in Olar were of different ages. About 12% were under 18 years old. Many people were 45 years or older. The average age in Olar was 49 years.
Education in Olar
Since 2022, schools in Olar are part of the Bamberg County School District. Before that, they were in a different district. The local public high school for students is Denmark-Olar High School.
Notable People from Olar
- Dave Dickerson - A well-known basketball coach.
See also
In Spanish: Olar para niños
