Salley, South Carolina facts for kids
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Salley, South Carolina
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Location of Salley, South Carolina
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  South Carolina |
| County |  Aiken |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 329 |
| • Density | 429.50/sq mi (165.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29137
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-63115 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1250735 |
Salley is a small town located in Aiken County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 329 people lived there. Salley is famous for its fun event called the Chitlin Strut, a festival that happens every November and brings the community together!
A Look at Salley's Past
The Salley Historic District is a special area in town. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. This means it has important buildings and places that tell us about the town's history.
In 2019, something big happened in Salley. LaDonna Hall was elected as the mayor. She made history by becoming the first Black American and the first woman to hold this important job in the town.
Where is Salley?
Salley is found in the eastern part of Aiken County. It's a small town, covering about 2 square kilometers (or 0.78 square miles) of land. Only a tiny part of this area is water.
Who Lives in Salley?
The number of people living in Salley has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked according to the U.S. Census:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 252 | — | |
| 1900 | 241 | −4.4% | |
| 1910 | 311 | 29.0% | |
| 1920 | 400 | 28.6% | |
| 1930 | 433 | 8.3% | |
| 1940 | 443 | 2.3% | |
| 1950 | 407 | −8.1% | |
| 1960 | 403 | −1.0% | |
| 1970 | 450 | 11.7% | |
| 1980 | 584 | 29.8% | |
| 1990 | 451 | −22.8% | |
| 2000 | 410 | −9.1% | |
| 2010 | 398 | −2.9% | |
| 2020 | 329 | −17.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 410 people living in Salley. The town had a mix of different people, including African American, White, Native American, and Asian residents.
Schools in Salley
Students in Salley go to schools that are part of the Aiken County Public School District. The local schools for kids in Salley include Busbee Elementary School, A. L. Corbett Middle School, and Wagener-Salley High School.
See also
In Spanish: Salley para niños
