Peak, South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Peak, South Carolina
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Location of Peak, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Newberry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 51 |
| • Density | 148.26/sq mi (57.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29122
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-55150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1250043 |
Peak is a small town in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 51 people lived there.
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A Look Back in Time
Peak was started in the early 1850s. It was built for workers who were constructing the Greenville and Columbia Railroad. The town got its name from H.T. Peak, who was in charge of the railroad project. Peak officially became a town in 1880.
Where is Peak Located?
Peak is found in South Carolina. It is located near the Broad River. You can also find Parr Reservoir and Monticello Reservoir close by.
Getting Around Peak
South Carolina Highway 213 passes just north of the town. U.S. Route 176 is located just to the west.
Size of the Town
According to official measurements, the town covers about 0.3 square miles (0.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Peak?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 62 | — | |
| 1890 | 143 | 130.6% | |
| 1900 | 156 | 9.1% | |
| 1910 | 183 | 17.3% | |
| 1920 | 160 | −12.6% | |
| 1930 | 154 | −3.7% | |
| 1940 | 147 | −4.5% | |
| 1950 | 134 | −8.8% | |
| 1960 | 86 | −35.8% | |
| 1970 | 87 | 1.2% | |
| 1980 | 82 | −5.7% | |
| 1990 | 78 | −4.9% | |
| 2000 | 61 | −21.8% | |
| 2010 | 64 | 4.9% | |
| 2020 | 51 | −20.3% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 61 people living in Peak. These people lived in 28 different homes. About 16 of these homes were families.
Population Details
The population density was about 227 people per square mile. There were 36 housing units in the town. Most residents were White (68.85%) or African American (31.15%). A small number (1.64%) were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 21.4% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (42.9%) were married couples living together. Some homes (17.9%) had a female head of household without a husband. About 39.3% of all homes were individuals living alone. Some of these individuals (21.4%) were 65 years or older.
Age Groups
The people in Peak were spread across different age groups. About 18.0% were under 18 years old. Around 31.1% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 24.6% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 43 years.
