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Plum Branch, South Carolina
Location in McCormick County and the state of South Carolina.
Location in McCormick County and the state of South Carolina.
Country United States
State South Carolina
County McCormick
Area
 • Total 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2)
 • Land 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
459 ft (140 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 72
 • Density 198.90/sq mi (76.75/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
29845
Area codes 864, 821
FIPS code 45-57670
GNIS feature ID 1230184

Plum Branch is a small town in McCormick County, located in the state of South Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 72 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.

Where is Plum Branch?

Plum Branch is found in the western part of South Carolina. It's located at coordinates 33.849875 degrees north and 82.259560 degrees west. The town covers a total area of about 0.94 square kilometers (or 0.36 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.

Who Lives in Plum Branch?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 145
1920 169 16.6%
1930 127 −24.9%
1940 142 11.8%
1950 158 11.3%
1960 139 −12.0%
1970 108 −22.3%
1980 73 −32.4%
1990 101 38.4%
2000 98 −3.0%
2010 82 −16.3%
2020 72 −12.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

The number of people living in Plum Branch has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 82 residents. Most of the people were White (about 72%), and about 24% were Black or African American. A small number of people (about 4%) identified as two or more races.

In 2000, there were 98 people living in the town. These people lived in 43 different homes. Many of these homes (about 56%) were families with married couples. About 21% of homes had children under 18 living there.

The average age of people in Plum Branch in 2000 was 43 years old. About 22% of the population was under 18. About 20% of the residents were 65 years or older.

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