Santee, South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santee, South Carolina
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The 18th hole at the Santee-Cooper Country Club, showing the I-95 causeway crossing Lake Marion at Santee
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| Motto(s):
"It's a Brand New Day in Santee"
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Location in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.44 sq mi (6.33 km2) |
| • Land | 2.43 sq mi (6.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 797 |
| • Density | 328.52/sq mi (126.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29142
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-63790 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1231775 |
Santee is a town in Orangeburg County, located in central South Carolina, United States. It sits along the Santee River Valley. Santee is known as a popular place for visitors. It is famous for its golf courses, Lake Marion, and Santee State Park.
A big highway, I-95, makes it easy for people to visit. I-95 crosses a part of Lake Marion on a special road called a causeway. Lake Marion is a huge lake made by people to create electricity. It covers about 110,000 acres (450 square kilometers).
In 2020, the town had 797 people. Santee has been growing, with new homes and businesses appearing.
The Santee Cooper Regional Water System helps provide clean water to Santee and nearby counties. This project is expected to bring many new jobs to the area.
The Lake Marion High School & Technology Center is also located in Santee.
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Exploring Santee's Location
Santee is found at 33°29′N 80°29′W / 33.483°N 80.483°W. This means it's in a specific spot on the map.
The town covers about 2.0 square miles (5.3 square kilometers) of land. Only a very small part, about 0.49%, is water.
Major Roads in Santee
Several important roads pass through Santee, making it easy to travel to and from the town:
I-95
US 301
US 15
SC 6
People in Santee
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 107 | — | |
| 1960 | 105 | −1.9% | |
| 1970 | 137 | 30.5% | |
| 1980 | 280 | 104.4% | |
| 1990 | 638 | 127.9% | |
| 2000 | 740 | 16.0% | |
| 2010 | 961 | 29.9% | |
| 2020 | 797 | −17.1% | |
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Santee's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 797 people living in Santee. There were 394 households and 241 families in the town.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Santee in 2020:
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 208 | 26.1% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 525 | 65.87% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 31 | 3.89% |
| Other/Mixed | 20 | 2.51% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 1.38% |
Learning in Santee
Santee has a public library, which is part of the Orangeburg County Library system. It's a great place to find books and learn new things.
Famous People from Santee
- Robert Blake: He received the Medal of Honor, a very brave award.
- James Clyburn: He is a US representative, meaning he helps make laws for the country.
Images for kids
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The Santee Welcome Center off I-95
See also
In Spanish: Santee (Carolina del Sur) para niños
