Reevesville, South Carolina facts for kids
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Reevesville, South Carolina
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Location of Reevesville, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Dorchester |
| Organized | 1875 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.63 sq mi (4.22 km2) |
| • Land | 1.61 sq mi (4.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 201 |
| • Density | 124.92/sq mi (48.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29471
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| Area code(s) | 843, 854 |
| FIPS code | 45-59380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1250333 |
Reevesville is a small town in Dorchester County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 201 people lived there. It's part of the larger Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville metropolitan area, which is a big group of cities and towns.
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Where is Reevesville Located?
Reevesville is located in a specific spot: 33°12′15″N 80°38′50″W / 33.20417°N 80.64722°W.
The town covers about 1.6 square miles (4.2 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
A Look at Reevesville's Past
Reevesville started as a farming community. It is located between Cattle Creek and Polk Swamp, close to the Edisto River. The town got its name from being a busy railroad stop once called "Reeves Station."
In 1832, a company built a railroad line through this area. This line connected Reeves Station to the city of Charleston. The town is named after David D. Reeves, a local farmer. He supplied wood to power the first trains that came through the area. The Reeves family has been connected to this area since as early as 1759.
Who Lives in Reevesville?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 109 | — | |
| 1900 | 137 | 25.7% | |
| 1910 | 205 | 49.6% | |
| 1920 | 200 | −2.4% | |
| 1930 | 181 | −9.5% | |
| 1940 | 217 | 19.9% | |
| 1950 | 285 | 31.3% | |
| 1960 | 268 | −6.0% | |
| 1970 | 247 | −7.8% | |
| 1980 | 241 | −2.4% | |
| 1990 | 244 | 1.2% | |
| 2000 | 207 | −15.2% | |
| 2010 | 196 | −5.3% | |
| 2020 | 201 | 2.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 207 people living in Reevesville. They lived in 90 different homes, and 62 of these were families. The town had about 129 people per square mile. There were also 114 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Reevesville were White (about 77.78%). About 21.74% were African American. A very small number (0.48%) were from two or more races.
Households and Families
Out of the 90 homes, about 24.4% had children under 18 living there. More than half (52.2%) were married couples living together. About 14.4% of homes had a female head of household with no husband. Around 31.1% of homes were not families.
Almost 29% of all homes had people living alone. About 17.8% of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, there were 2.30 people in each home and 2.82 people in each family.
Age and Income
The people in Reevesville were spread out by age. About 19.3% were under 18 years old. About 5.8% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 31.4%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 19.3% were 65 or older. The average age in town was 46 years old.
In 2000, the average income for a home in Reevesville was $26,667. For families, the average income was $38,750. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the town was $17,555.
About 8.8% of families and 14.0% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 29.4% of those under 18 and 14.5% of those 65 or older.
See also
- In Spanish: Reevesville para niños
