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Smoaks, South Carolina
Location of Smoaks, South Carolina
Location of Smoaks, South Carolina
Country United States
State South Carolina
County Colleton
Area
 • Total 1.63 sq mi (4.22 km2)
 • Land 1.63 sq mi (4.22 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
105 ft (32 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 98
 • Density 60.12/sq mi (23.21/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
29481
Area code(s) 843, 854
FIPS code 45-67165
GNIS feature ID 1231808

Smoaks is a small town located in Colleton County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2010, the town had a population of 126 people. By 2020, the population was 98.

Where is Smoaks Located?

Smoaks is found in the northern part of Colleton County. A major road, U.S. Route 21, goes right through the town. This road connects Smoaks to other cities.

Travel Distances from Smoaks

If you travel north on US 21, you will reach Orangeburg in about 28 miles. Going south for about 31 miles will take you to Yemassee.

The county seat, Walterboro, is about 18 miles southeast. You can get there using US 21 and South Carolina Highway 64. Another road, South Carolina Highway 217, crosses US 21 in the middle of Smoaks. This road leads west to Lodge and east to Interstate 95.

Land Area of Smoaks

According to the United States Census Bureau, Smoaks covers an area of about 4.2 square kilometers (1.6 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.

How Many People Live in Smoaks?

The number of people living in Smoaks has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from different years:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 132
1930 176 33.3%
1940 168 −4.5%
1950 130 −22.6%
1960 145 11.5%
1970 155 6.9%
1980 165 6.5%
1990 142 −13.9%
2000 140 −1.4%
2010 126 −10.0%
2020 98 −22.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

Smoaks Population in 2000

In the year 2000, there were 140 people living in Smoaks. These people lived in 59 different homes, and 41 of these were families. The town had about 86 people per square mile. There were 68 housing units in total.

Most of the people in Smoaks were White (85.71%). About 11.43% were African American, and 2.86% were from two or more racial backgrounds.

Households and Families

Out of the 59 homes in 2000:

  • Almost 29% had children under 18 living there.
  • About 58% were married couples living together.
  • Around 7% were homes with a female head and no husband.
  • About 30% were not families.

The average home had 2.37 people. The average family had 2.78 people.

Age Groups in Smoaks

In 2000, the population was spread out by age:

  • 23.6% were under 18 years old.
  • 4.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
  • 24.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • 30.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
  • 17.1% were 65 years old or older.

The average age in Smoaks was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were about 84 males.

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