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Pine Ridge, South Carolina
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 Pine Ridge, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Pine Ridge, South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lexington |
| Established | 1958 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.72 sq mi (12.21 km2) |
| • Land | 4.70 sq mi (12.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,167 |
| • Density | 461.26/sq mi (178.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29169
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-56950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1250127 |
Pine Ridge is a small town located in Lexington County, South Carolina, in the United States. It was officially established as a town in 1958.
According to the 2020 census, about 2,167 people live there. Pine Ridge is also part of the larger Columbia metropolitan area. This means it's connected to the bigger city of Columbia.
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Where is Pine Ridge Located?
Pine Ridge is found at coordinates 33.910857 degrees North and 81.107635 degrees West.
The town covers a total area of about 4.72 square miles (12.21 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
Who Lives in Pine Ridge?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 329 | — | |
| 1970 | 633 | 92.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,287 | 103.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,731 | 34.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,593 | −8.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,064 | 29.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,167 | 5.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,593 people living in Pine Ridge. These people lived in 606 different homes. About 458 of these homes were families.
- Many homes (about 37.5%) had children under 18 living there.
- Most homes (about 61.7%) were married couples living together.
- About 10.4% of homes had a female head of household with no husband present.
- Around 19.8% of all homes were single individuals.
The average home had about 2.63 people. The average family had about 3.05 people.
Age Groups in Pine Ridge
The people in Pine Ridge are of different ages:
- About 26.6% were under 18 years old.
- About 7.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 7.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the town was 37 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 95 males.
Learning in Pine Ridge
Pine Ridge has a public library. It is a part of the Lexington County Library system. This means residents can easily access books and other resources.
See also
In Spanish: Pine Ridge para niños
