Richburg, South Carolina facts for kids
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Richburg, South Carolina
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Location of Richburg, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.88 sq mi (2.27 km2) |
| • Land | 0.88 sq mi (2.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 280 |
| • Density | 319.63/sq mi (123.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (ES) |
| ZIP code |
29729
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-59920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1250370 |
Richburg is a small town located in Chester County, South Carolina, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. According to the 2020 census, about 280 people live there.
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History of Richburg
Richburg has some interesting historical buildings. Two important homes, the Elliott House and the Landsford Plantation House, are recognized as special places. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are protected because of their historical importance.
Where is Richburg?
Richburg is found in the eastern part of Chester County. You can find it by looking for these coordinates: 34.717374 degrees North and 81.019635 degrees West.
A major highway, Interstate 77, runs just west of the town. You can get to Richburg from Exits 62 and 65 on I-77. If you drive north on I-77, you will reach Charlotte, which is about 40 miles away. Driving south on I-77 will take you to Columbia, about 53 miles away.
Another road, South Carolina Highway 9, goes through the northeast side of Richburg. This highway leads west about 13 miles to Chester, which is the main town of the county. If you go east on Highway 9 for about 16 miles, you will arrive in Lancaster.
The United States Census Bureau says that Richburg covers an area of about 2.3 square kilometers (0.88 square miles). All of this area is land.
People of Richburg
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 121 | — | |
| 1890 | 186 | 53.7% | |
| 1900 | 240 | 29.0% | |
| 1910 | 245 | 2.1% | |
| 1920 | 222 | −9.4% | |
| 1930 | 245 | 10.4% | |
| 1940 | 183 | −25.3% | |
| 1950 | 238 | 30.1% | |
| 1960 | 235 | −1.3% | |
| 1970 | 304 | 29.4% | |
| 1980 | 269 | −11.5% | |
| 1990 | 405 | 50.6% | |
| 2000 | 332 | −18.0% | |
| 2010 | 275 | −17.2% | |
| 2020 | 280 | 1.8% | |
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The population of Richburg has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 332 people living in the town. By 2010, the number went down to 275. However, the population grew slightly to 280 people in 2020.
In 2000, there were 122 households in Richburg. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many households had families, including some with children under 18. The average household had about 2.7 people.
The people in Richburg come from different age groups. In 2000, about a quarter of the population was under 18 years old. Many adults were between 45 and 64 years old. The median age was 40 years, meaning half the people were younger and half were older than 40.
Education in Richburg
Richburg has a public library. It is part of the Chester County Library System. Libraries are great places to read books, study, and learn new things.
Media and Radio
Richburg has its own radio station called WRBK. You can find it at 90.3 FM. This station is noncommercial, which means it doesn't play a lot of ads. It mostly plays classic oldies music.
Famous People from Richburg
Some well-known individuals have connections to Richburg:
- Buck Baker was a famous NASCAR driver.
- Sheldon Brown is a professional football player.
- Marty Marion was a baseball player who was born in Richburg.
See also
In Spanish: Richburg para niños
