Sandy Springs, South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sandy Springs
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 Sandy Springs
Location in South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Anderson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.90 sq mi (7.50 km2) |
| • Land | 2.87 sq mi (7.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,002 |
| • Density | 348.89/sq mi (134.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 45-63655 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1231773 |
Sandy Springs is a small place in Anderson County, South Carolina. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. It's also called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because the government counts its population for statistics.
In 2020, the census showed that 1,002 people lived in Sandy Springs. You can find it along U.S. Route 76, a main road between the towns of Anderson and Clemson. The name "Sandy Springs" comes from a real spring of water found in sandy ground.
This community is also famous as the birthplace of Freddie Stowers. He was a brave soldier and the only African-American to receive the Medal of Honor for his amazing service during World War I.
Understanding Sandy Springs' Population
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| 2020 | 1,002 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 |
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Every ten years, the United States government counts everyone living in the country. This helps us understand how communities are growing and changing.
Who Lives in Sandy Springs?
In 2020, the census collected information about the people living in Sandy Springs. This helps us see the different groups that make up the community.
- Most people in Sandy Springs, about 78.34%, are White.
- About 7.88% of the residents are Black or African American.
- Around 2.50% of the population is Asian.
- People who identify as Mixed Race, meaning they have more than one racial background, make up about 5.89%.
- About 5.29% of the people in Sandy Springs are of Hispanic or Latino background. It's important to know that Hispanic/Latino is an ethnic group, and people from this group can be of any race.
This information helps us see the diverse mix of people who call Sandy Springs home.
See also
In Spanish: Sandy Springs para niños
