Silverstreet, South Carolina facts for kids
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Silverstreet, South Carolina
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Main Street (SC 34)
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Location of Silverstreet, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Newberry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.35 sq mi (8.67 km2) |
| • Land | 3.35 sq mi (8.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 164 |
| • Density | 48.98/sq mi (18.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29145
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-66400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1226626 |
Silverstreet is a small town located in Newberry County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2010, the town had a population of 162 people. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 164 residents.
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Where is Silverstreet?
Silverstreet is found at specific coordinates: 34.217657 degrees North and 81.713229 degrees West. It is located along South Carolina Highway 34. This highway runs west of the city of Newberry. The town is also just north of the Saluda River.
Nearby Lakes
There are two important lakes close to Silverstreet. Lake Murray is to the southeast. Lake Greenwood is located to the northwest.
Size of the Town
According to the United States Census Bureau, Silverstreet covers a total area of about 3.5 square miles (9.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.
Who Lives in Silverstreet?
The number of people living in Silverstreet has changed over many years. Here's a look at the population counts from different censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 297 | — | |
| 1930 | 221 | −25.6% | |
| 1940 | 146 | −33.9% | |
| 1950 | 201 | 37.7% | |
| 1960 | 181 | −10.0% | |
| 1970 | 156 | −13.8% | |
| 1980 | 200 | 28.2% | |
| 1990 | 156 | −22.0% | |
| 2000 | 216 | 38.5% | |
| 2010 | 162 | −25.0% | |
| 2020 | 164 | 1.2% | |
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Population in 2000
In the year 2000, a census showed that 216 people lived in Silverstreet. These people lived in 83 different homes, and 58 of these were families. The town had about 61 people per square mile. There were 92 housing units, which means there were 92 places where people could live.
Most of the people in Silverstreet were White (83.33%). About 14.35% were African American. A small number (2.31%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 1.85% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 83 homes in 2000:
- About 31% had children under 18 living there.
- More than half (55.4%) were married couples living together.
- Nearly 10% had a female head of household with no husband present.
- About 30% were non-family households, meaning people living alone or with roommates who are not family.
- About 28% of all homes had someone living alone.
- About 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average number of people in a household was 2.60. For families, the average size was 3.17 people.
Age Distribution
The population in Silverstreet in 2000 was spread out by age:
- 24.5% were under 18 years old.
- 7.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 29.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 17.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 20.8% were 65 years old or older.
The median age in the town was 37 years. This means half the people were younger than 37 and half were older. For every 100 females, there were about 81 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the median income for a household in Silverstreet was $27,321 per year. For families, the median income was higher, at $43,750 per year. Men generally earned more, with a median income of $24,063, compared to $14,861 for women. The average income per person in the town was $17,184.
About 7.6% of all people in Silverstreet lived below the poverty line. This included 4.9% of those under 18 and 17.8% of those 65 or older.
