Pacolet, South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pacolet, South Carolina
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| Motto(s):
"Close to Everything, Far From Ordinary"
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Location of Pacolet, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Spartanburg |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor and Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.85 sq mi (15.15 km2) |
| • Land | 5.78 sq mi (14.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,274 |
| • Density | 393.49/sq mi (151.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29372
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| Area codes | 864, 821 |
| FIPS code | 45-53845 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1250004 |
| Website | Pacolet, South Carolina |
Pacolet is a small town located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,274 people lived there.
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Discovering Pacolet's Past
Pacolet began its story in 1859. This was when the railroad tracks reached the area. The town's name, Pacolet, might come from a Cherokee word meaning "horse." Another idea is that it was named after an early French settler, Mr. Pacoley.
Historic Places to See
Several buildings and areas in Pacolet are very old and important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Marysville School, Mulberry Chapel Methodist Church, and the Pacolet Mills Historic District. These places help us remember the town's history.
Pacolet's Location and Size
Pacolet is a small town in terms of its land area. It covers about 5.85 square miles (15.15 square kilometers). A very small part of this area is water.
Understanding Pacolet's Population
The number of people living in Pacolet has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 365 | — | |
| 1910 | 410 | 12.3% | |
| 1920 | 398 | −2.9% | |
| 1930 | 309 | −22.4% | |
| 1940 | 352 | 13.9% | |
| 1950 | 455 | 29.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,252 | 175.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,418 | 13.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,556 | 9.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,736 | 11.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,690 | 55.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,235 | −16.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,274 | 1.7% | |
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Pacolet in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 2,274 people living in Pacolet. There were 957 households in the town. Most residents identified as White (about 72.56%). About 18.78% identified as Black or African American. Other groups made up smaller parts of the population.
Pacolet in 2010
Back in 2010, the town's population was 2,235 people. About 75.7% of the people were White. Around 21.7% were African American. Other groups, like Asian and Native American, made up smaller parts of the population.
Learning and Libraries
Pacolet has a lending library. It is a part of the Spartanburg County Public Library system. Libraries are great places to read books and learn new things.
Famous People from Pacolet
Many interesting people have come from Pacolet:
- George Banks (1938-1985) was a baseball player.
- Robert Henry Best (1896–1952) was an American broadcaster during World War II.
- C. Bruce Littlejohn (1913–2007) was a former Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court. He wrote books about South Carolina's legal history.
- Joe Littlejohn (1908–1989) was a racing car driver.
- Ernie White (1916-1974) was also a baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: Pacolet para niños
