Shell Point, South Carolina facts for kids
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Shell Point, South Carolina
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Location of Shell Point, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Beaufort |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.63 sq mi (14.58 km2) |
| • Land | 4.01 sq mi (10.39 km2) |
| • Water | 1.61 sq mi (4.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,281 |
| • Density | 568.40/sq mi (219.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 45-65680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1237378 |
Shell Point is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in Beaufort County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2010, about 2,336 people lived there. Shell Point is part of the larger Hilton Head Island−Bluffton, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Exploring Shell Point's Location
Shell Point is found at coordinates 32°23′00″N 80°44′33″W / 32.383335°N 80.742372°W. This helps us pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
How Big is Shell Point?
The United States Census Bureau measures the size of places like Shell Point. This community covers a total area of about 14.4 square kilometers (or 5.6 square miles). Most of this area, about 10.2 square kilometers (4.0 square miles), is land. The rest, about 4.2 square kilometers (1.6 square miles), is water. This means nearly 30% of Shell Point's area is covered by water!
Who Lives in Shell Point?
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| 2020 | 2,281 | — | |
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Let's look at the people who call Shell Point home. In the year 2000, there were 2,856 people living in Shell Point. These people lived in 1,040 households, and 803 of these were families.
Understanding the Community
The community of Shell Point is made up of people from many different backgrounds. The population includes people who identify as White, African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. There are also people who identify with two or more races. A portion of the population also identifies as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Shell Point have children under 18 living with them. About 58.8% of households were married couples living together. Some households were led by a female without a husband present. Other households were made up of individuals or non-families.
Age Groups in Shell Point
The people in Shell Point are of all different ages. About 29% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 8.9% were young adults aged 18 to 24. The largest group, about 31.4%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 21.2% were aged 45 to 64, and 9.6% were 65 years or older. The average age in Shell Point was 34 years old.
