Pinewood, South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pinewood, South Carolina
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Location of Pinewood, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2) |
| • Land | 1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 190 ft (60 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 503 |
| • Density | 469.65/sq mi (181.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29125
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| Area code(s) | 803 and 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-57085 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1231662 |
Pinewood is a small town in Sumter County, South Carolina, United States. It is located near the southern part of the High Hills of Santee. In 2020, about 503 people lived there. Pinewood is part of the larger Sumter, South Carolina area.
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Pinewood's Past
Pinewood has some interesting historical places. Three of them are special enough to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important buildings or sites that are worth protecting.
- Millford Plantation
- Pinewood Depot
- St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Where is Pinewood?
Pinewood is located in South Carolina. Its exact spot on a map is 33°44′22″N 80°27′48″W / 33.73944°N 80.46333°W.
Size of the Town
The town of Pinewood is quite small. It covers an area of about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Pinewood?
The number of people living in Pinewood 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 | 97 | — | |
| 1910 | 424 | 337.1% | |
| 1920 | 338 | −20.3% | |
| 1930 | 400 | 18.3% | |
| 1940 | 456 | 14.0% | |
| 1950 | 578 | 26.8% | |
| 1960 | 570 | −1.4% | |
| 1970 | 687 | 20.5% | |
| 1980 | 689 | 0.3% | |
| 1990 | 600 | −12.9% | |
| 2000 | 459 | −23.5% | |
| 2010 | 538 | 17.2% | |
| 2020 | 503 | −6.5% | |
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People in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 459 people living in Pinewood. These people lived in 190 different homes. Most of these homes (130) were families.
About 43% of the people were White, and about 56% were African American. A very small number of people were Asian or from two or more races.
Age Groups
The people in Pinewood in 2000 were of different ages:
- About 26% were under 18 years old.
- About 7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 20% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Pinewood was 40 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Pinewood (Carolina del Sur) para niños
