Simpsonville, South Carolina facts for kids
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Simpsonville
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From top, left to right: Downtown Simpsonville, Simpsonville City Hall, Simpsonville Baptist Church, Simpsonville Clock Tower
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| Motto(s):
"Simply Home"
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Location of Simpsonville, South Carolina
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | South Carolina | ||
| County | Greenville | ||
| Area | |||
| • City | 9.45 sq mi (24.47 km2) | ||
| • Land | 9.43 sq mi (24.41 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • City | 23,354 | ||
| • Estimate
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27,506 | ||
| • Density | 2,477.62/sq mi (956.56/km2) | ||
| • Urban | 159,506 (US: 227th) | ||
| • Urban density | 1,576.1/sq mi (608.5/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP codes |
29680-29681
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| Area code(s) | 864, 821 | ||
| FIPS code | 45-66580 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1250898 | ||
Simpsonville is a city located in Greenville County, South Carolina, in the United States. It's part of a bigger area called the Greenville-Mauldin-Easley Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, about 23,354 people lived there. This was more than the 18,238 people counted in 2010.
Simpsonville is one of three cities in an area known as the "Golden Strip." The other two cities are Mauldin and Fountain Inn. This area is special because it has many different types of businesses, like H.B. Fuller, KEMET, Sealed Air, and Milliken. This helps keep unemployment low. Simpsonville is the 23rd largest city in South Carolina by population.
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History of Simpsonville
Simpsonville got its name from Peter Simpson. He was a farmer from Laurens County. Peter Simpson was a blacksmith and also became the local postmaster.
Several important buildings in Simpsonville are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Burdette Building, Cureton-Huff House, Hopkins Farm, and Simpsonville Baptist Church.
The oldest brick building in the city was built in 1886. It used to be a pharmacy and is located at 101 East Curtis Street. The Woodside Mill was very important for the local economy in the early 1900s. It still has an old water tower.
The Simpsonville Clock Tower was built in 1987. It is a well-known landmark in the city.
Geography and Location
Simpsonville is in the southeastern part of Greenville County. It is located between Mauldin to the northwest and Fountain Inn to the southeast. The center of town is about 866 feet (264 meters) above sea level.
South Carolina Highway 14 runs through Simpsonville as Main Street. It goes north about 16 miles to Greer. It also goes southeast about 5 miles to Fountain Inn. The center of Mauldin is about 4.5 miles northwest via South Carolina Highway 417.
Interstate 385 goes through Simpsonville, west of the city center. You can get on or off I-385 at exits 26 through 29. I-385 leads northwest about 14 miles to Greenville. It goes southeast about 28 miles to Interstate 26 near Clinton. Columbia, the state capital, is about 89 miles southeast of Simpsonville.
The United States Census Bureau says Simpsonville covers about 9.45 square miles (24.47 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 195 | — | |
| 1910 | 521 | 167.2% | |
| 1920 | 566 | 8.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,400 | 147.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,298 | −7.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,529 | 17.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,282 | 49.2% | |
| 1970 | 3,308 | 45.0% | |
| 1980 | 9,037 | 173.2% | |
| 1990 | 11,708 | 29.6% | |
| 2000 | 14,352 | 22.6% | |
| 2010 | 18,238 | 27.1% | |
| 2020 | 23,354 | 28.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 27,506 | 50.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 |
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In 2020, Simpsonville had 23,354 people living in 8,464 households. About 6,104 of these were families. The city had about 2,733 people per square mile.
- About 24.1% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 14.4% of the people were over 65 years old.
- More than half of the population (51.3%) was female.
The average yearly income for a household in Simpsonville was $71,990. The income per person was $32,821. About 5.4% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Emergency Services
Simpsonville Police Department
The Simpsonville Police Department started in 1907. Its first police chief was hired in 1928. In 2014, new programs were added. These programs let regular citizens work with police officers. The current chief of police is Michael D. Hanshaw.
Simpsonville Fire Department
The Simpsonville Fire Department was created in 1922. For many years, people paid a fee each year for fire protection. In the mid-1980s, a tax system was started instead. The department protects people within Simpsonville city limits and some nearby parts of Greenville County. They have six fire stations in an area of about 30 square miles. The current fire chief is Wesley Williams.
Education in Simpsonville
Public schools in Simpsonville are managed by the Greenville County School District. This district runs five schools in Simpsonville:
- Hillcrest High School
- Hillcrest Middle School
- Bryson Middle School
- Simpsonville Elementary School
- Plain Elementary School
Abiding Peace Academy is a private school in Simpsonville. It teaches students from K2 (pre-kindergarten) to 5th grade. It is part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Simpsonville also has a public library. It is a branch of the Greenville County Library System.
Culture and Sports
CCNB Amphitheatre
Simpsonville has an outdoor concert and event space called the CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park. It is named after its sponsor, Coastal Carolina National Bank. This venue can hold up to 15,000 people. It has hosted many performers and community events since 2005.
Simpsonville Arts Center
The Simpsonville Arts Center hosts performing arts shows. The Mill Town Players from Pelzer perform there. The center was updated and finished in February 2022.
Carolina Upstate Thunder
The Women's American Basketball Association started a team based in Simpsonville. This team, called the Carolina Upstate Thunder, began playing in July 2021. Their home games are played in Greenville.
Media and News
The Simpsonville Sentinel is the local newspaper for the area. It is published once a month. The news website Patch also has a special edition for Simpsonville.
Simpsonville is part of the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson-Asheville television market. This means people in Simpsonville watch TV stations from this area.
Simpsonville is also part of the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson radio market. Station WYRD-FM is licensed in Simpsonville and broadcasts from there.
Notable People
Many interesting people have connections to Simpsonville:
- Justin Bolli, a professional golfer
- Danielle Brooks, an actress
- Chandler Catanzaro, an American football placekicker
- Lucas Glover, a professional golfer on the PGA Tour
- Shane Hall, a NASCAR driver
- Colby Howard, a NASCAR driver
- Tommy Jones, a professional bowler
- Clay Kreiner, a professional skateboarder
- Jamon Meredith, an American football offensive tackle
- Emilio Pagan, a professional baseball pitcher
- Stephen Thompson, a UFC fighter
- Travelle Wharton, an American football offensive tackle
Images for kids
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The official seal of Simpsonville, South Carolina.
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The logo for the city of Simpsonville, South Carolina.
See also
In Spanish: Simpsonville (Carolina del Sur) para niños
