Sans Souci, South Carolina facts for kids
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Sans Souci, South Carolina
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 Sans Souci, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Greenville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.36 sq mi (8.70 km2) |
| • Land | 3.31 sq mi (8.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,581 |
| • Density | 2,591.66/sq mi (1,000.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 45-63700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1231774 |
Sans Souci (pronounced "San Soo-see") is a special kind of community in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. Its name comes from French and means "no worries" or "carefree." It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the United States Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. It is not an official city or town with its own local government.
In 2010, about 7,869 people lived in Sans Souci. By 2020, the population grew to 8,581 people. Sans Souci is part of the larger Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes several cities and towns that are connected by their economies and daily life.
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Location and Area
Sans Souci is located in the middle of Greenville County. It is about 3 miles (4.8 km) north of the center of Greenville. The community sits at coordinates 34°53′15″N 82°25′8″W / 34.88750°N 82.41889°W.
Nearby Communities
Sans Souci shares its borders with other communities. To the west, you will find Berea. To the southwest, it borders Parker. Both Berea and Parker are also unincorporated communities, meaning they do not have their own separate city governments.
Main Roads
U.S. Route 276 is an important road that forms the eastern edge of Sans Souci. This highway is also known as Poinsett Highway. If you travel south on this highway, you will go into Greenville. If you go north for about 6 miles (9.7 km), you will reach the town of Travelers Rest.
Land and Water
The United States Census Bureau keeps track of the size of places like Sans Souci. They report that Sans Souci covers a total area of about 3.36 square miles (8.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 3.31 square miles (8.57 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.13 square kilometers), is water. This means that about 1.44% of Sans Souci's total area is water.
Population and People
The population of Sans Souci has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 7,869 people living here. By the 2020 census, the population had grown to 8,581 people.
Who Lives in Sans Souci?
In 2020, there were 8,581 people living in Sans Souci. These people lived in 3,624 households. About 2,033 of these households were families.
The community is made up of people from many different backgrounds. Here is a general look at the racial makeup of Sans Souci based on the 2020 census:
- About 52% of the people were White (not Hispanic).
- About 17% were Black or African American (not Hispanic).
- About 25% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
- Smaller numbers of people were Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, or from other racial groups. Some people also identified with more than one race.
See also
In Spanish: Sans Souci (Carolina del Sur) para niños
