Pauline, South Carolina facts for kids
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Pauline
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 Pauline
Location in South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Spartanburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.44 sq mi (3.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.43 sq mi (3.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 209 |
| • Density | 146.46/sq mi (56.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
29374
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| FIPS code | 45-54970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1250040 |
Pauline is a small community in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population. In 2020, about 209 people lived in Pauline.
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How Pauline Got Its Name
Before the 1890s, this area was known as Stribling. But when it was time to open a post office, the name "Stribling" was already in use somewhere else. So, the community needed a new name. They decided to name it "Pauline" after the postmaster's daughter.
Local Services and Landmarks
Pauline has its own post office. The ZIP code for Pauline is 29374. A special building called the William Dixon Fowler House is in Pauline. This house is so important that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.
Education
Schools in Pauline
Students in Pauline attend schools that are part of Spartanburg County School District 6. This school district helps make sure kids in the area get a good education.
Population Information
Who Lives in Pauline?
According to the 2020 census, 209 people live in Pauline. This was the first time Pauline was officially counted as a "census-designated place."
Most people living in Pauline are White, making up about 74% of the population. About 8.6% of the people are Black or African American. Another 8.6% are Hispanic or Latino. A smaller number of people are Native American or from more than one race.
See also
In Spanish: Pauline (Carolina del Sur) para niños
