Ridge Spring, South Carolina facts for kids
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Ridge Spring, South Carolina
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Downtown Ridge Spring
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Location of Ridge Spring, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Saluda |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.85 sq mi (4.79 km2) |
| • Land | 1.82 sq mi (4.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
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| • Total | 579 |
| • Density | 317.78/sq mi (122.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29129
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-60325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1250381 |
| Website | www.ridgespringsc.com |
Ridge Spring is a small town located in Saluda County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 579 people lived there. It's part of the larger Columbia, SC area. The town is led by its Mayor.
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A Look Back: Ridge Spring's History
Ridge Spring has an interesting past. One important place, Ridge Hill High School, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. This means it's a special building recognized for its historical importance in the country.
Exploring Ridge Spring's Geography
Ridge Spring is located in a specific spot on the map. You can find it at these coordinates: 33 degrees, 50 minutes, 45 seconds North and 81 degrees, 39 minutes, 39 seconds West.
The town covers a total area of about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.8 square miles (4.7 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is covered by water.
Who Lives in Ridge Spring: Population Facts
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 328 | — | |
| 1890 | 390 | 18.9% | |
| 1900 | 411 | 5.4% | |
| 1910 | 505 | 22.9% | |
| 1920 | 597 | 18.2% | |
| 1930 | 628 | 5.2% | |
| 1940 | 661 | 5.3% | |
| 1950 | 598 | −9.5% | |
| 1960 | 649 | 8.5% | |
| 1970 | 644 | −0.8% | |
| 1980 | 969 | 50.5% | |
| 1990 | 861 | −11.1% | |
| 2000 | 823 | −4.4% | |
| 2010 | 737 | −10.4% | |
| 2020 | 579 | −21.4% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 823 people living in Ridge Spring. These people lived in 321 households, and 217 of those were families. The town had about 449 people per square mile.
About 26% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many households (40.5%) were married couples living together. About 28% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The population's age was spread out:
- 24.4% were under 18 years old.
- 9.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 23.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 18.7% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the town was 40 years.
Learning in Ridge Spring: Education
Ridge Spring is part of the Aiken County Public School District.
The main school for older students in the area is Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle-High School. Even though it has a Monetta postal address, it serves students from Ridge Spring. This school is located outside the town limits in an unincorporated part of Aiken County.
Students in the Saluda County parts of the school district go to Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary School and Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle-High School.
Ridge Spring also has a public library. It is a branch of the Saluda County Library, where kids and adults can borrow books and learn new things.
See also
In Spanish: Ridge Spring para niños
