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Reidville, South Carolina
Location of Reidville, South Carolina
Location of Reidville, South Carolina
Country United States
State South Carolina
County Spartanburg
Area
 • Total 1.78 sq mi (4.62 km2)
 • Land 1.76 sq mi (4.56 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
820 ft (250 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,634
 • Density 927.88/sq mi (358.16/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
29375
Area codes 864, 821
FIPS code 45-59425
GNIS feature ID 1231716
Website Reidville, South Carolina

Reidville is a small town located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, in the United States. It is a quiet community with a growing population. In 2020, about 1,634 people lived there.

History of Reidville

Reidville has a history stretching back to the mid-1800s. A post office first opened in the area in 1858, helping the community grow.

How Reidville Got Its Name

The town was named after R. H. Reid. He was a local minister who played an important role in the early days of the community.

Historic Buildings

One important historical building in Reidville is the Reidville Academy Faculty House. This building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. This means it's recognized as a special place that helps tell the story of the town's past.

Geography of Reidville

Reidville is located in the state of South Carolina. It is part of Spartanburg County.

Where is Reidville?

The town's exact location is at 34 degrees, 51 minutes, 54 seconds North latitude and 82 degrees, 6 minutes, 17 seconds West longitude. This helps pinpoint it on a map.

Town Size

According to the United States Census Bureau, Reidville covers a total area of about 1.78 square miles (4.62 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.

Population and People

The number of people living in Reidville has changed over the years. Understanding these changes helps us learn about the town's growth.

Population Growth Over Time

The population of Reidville has seen some interesting changes. Here's how it has grown:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 266
1890 156 −41.4%
1900 162 3.8%
1910 177 9.3%
1920 231 30.5%
1930 208 −10.0%
1940 214 2.9%
1950 236 10.3%
1960 242 2.5%
1970 460 90.1%
2000 478
2010 601 25.7%
2020 1,634 171.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

As you can see, the population has grown quite a bit, especially between 2010 and 2020.

Who Lives in Reidville?

In 2000, there were 478 people living in Reidville. These people lived in 195 households. A household is like a home where people live together. Most households (146) were families.

The town had about 350 people per square mile. This is called population density. Most people in Reidville were White (about 90.59%). About 7.95% were African American, and a small number were Asian or from two or more races. About 1.67% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Families and Age Groups

Many households in Reidville had children under 18 living with them (about 30.3%). Most households were married couples living together (63.1%).

The average age of people in Reidville in 2000 was 39 years old. About 19.9% of the population was under 18. About 14.4% were 65 years old or older.

Money and Income

In 2000, the average income for a household in Reidville was about $39,861 per year. For families, the average income was around $51,111. The average income for each person in the town was about $20,511. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.

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