Red Hill, South Carolina facts for kids
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Red Hill, South Carolina
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Location in South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Horry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.09 sq mi (28.72 km2) |
| • Land | 11.01 sq mi (28.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,906 |
| • Density | 1,444.69/sq mi (557.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
29020, 29021
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| FIPS code | 45-59190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1225782 |
Red Hill is a special kind of community in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government.
In 2020, about 15,906 people lived in Red Hill. This number has grown quite a bit over the years, showing that more and more families are choosing to live there.
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Where is Red Hill Located?
Red Hill is found in the southern part of Horry County. It's right next to the city of Conway, which is the main city of the county. To the south, Red Hill borders another community called Socastee.
How to Get Around Red Hill
Major roads help people travel through Red Hill. U.S. Route 501 goes through the northern part of the area. This road connects Conway to the popular beach city of Myrtle Beach, which is about 12 miles away.
Another important road is South Carolina Highway 544. This highway runs through the entire length of Red Hill, connecting Conway in the north to Socastee in the south.
Natural Surroundings of Red Hill
On the western side of Red Hill, you'll find the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge. This is a special protected area for wildlife and nature. It means that Red Hill is close to beautiful natural spaces.
The total area of Red Hill is about 11.09 square miles. Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Who Lives in Red Hill?
The people living in Red Hill come from many different backgrounds. This makes the community a diverse and interesting place.
Red Hill Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 15,906 people living in Red Hill. These people lived in about 5,935 households, which are like family units or groups of people living together. Out of these households, 3,980 were families.
Different Backgrounds in Red Hill
Here's a look at the different groups of people who call Red Hill home, based on the 2020 census:
- Most people, about 71%, are White (not Hispanic).
- About 11% of the people are Black or African American (not Hispanic).
- Around 1.57% are Asian.
- About 11% of the people are Hispanic or Latino.
- Smaller numbers of people identify as Native American, Pacific Islander, or from other mixed backgrounds.
This mix of cultures and backgrounds helps make Red Hill a unique place to live.
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See also
In Spanish: Red Hill (Carolina del Sur) para niños
