Six Mile, South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Six Mile, South Carolina
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Top, left to right: Six Mile Town Hall, Liberty Highway, Six Mile Baptist Church, view of nearby mountain from Main Street
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Location of Six Mile, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Pickens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.05 sq mi (5.31 km2) |
| • Land | 2.04 sq mi (5.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 759 |
| • Density | 372.42/sq mi (143.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
29682
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| Area codes | 864, 821 |
| FIPS code | 45-66760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1226654 |
| Website | www.sixmilesc.org |
Six Mile is a small town in Pickens County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2010, about 675 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew slightly to 759 people.
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What's in a Name?
The town of Six Mile got its name because it was located exactly six miles away from an old fort called Fort Prince George.
Many other places in this area were also named based on how far they were from Fort Prince George. For example, there's a 12 Mile River, an 18 Mile Creek, and even a place called Ninety Six!
Where is Six Mile?
Six Mile is located in the state of South Carolina. You can find it at these coordinates: 34.801983 degrees North and 82.817857 degrees West.
The town covers a total area of about 1.8 square miles (4.7 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Weather in Six Mile
The weather in Six Mile is usually mild and pleasant throughout the year. Rain falls pretty evenly in all seasons.
Winter Weather
Winters are not too cold, with the average temperature around 43 degrees Fahrenheit (6 degrees Celsius). Snow does fall every winter, but it's usually not a lot. Big snowfalls only happen every two or three years.
Spring Weather
Spring is a time of change. March often brings heavy rains. After the rain slows down, there might be a drier period in late April and early May. The last frost of spring usually happens around the end of March. This gives the area a long growing season for plants, lasting about 180 to 200 days.
Summer Weather
Summers are warm and long. The average temperature is around 79 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius). It can get up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) about 48 days each year.
Autumn Weather
Autumn in Six Mile is warm and enjoyable. It's also the driest season of the year. The first frost of autumn usually arrives in the first week of November.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 134 | — | |
| 1930 | 150 | 11.9% | |
| 1940 | 152 | 1.3% | |
| 1950 | 157 | 3.3% | |
| 1960 | 218 | 38.9% | |
| 1970 | 361 | 65.6% | |
| 1980 | 470 | 30.2% | |
| 1990 | 562 | 19.6% | |
| 2000 | 553 | −1.6% | |
| 2010 | 675 | 22.1% | |
| 2020 | 759 | 12.4% | |
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The town of Six Mile has grown over the years. In 2010, the population was 675 people. This was a 21% increase from the year 2000. By 2020, the population had grown to 759 people.
See also
In Spanish: Six Mile para niños
