Snelling, South Carolina facts for kids
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Snelling, South Carolina
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Location of Snelling, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Barnwell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.08 sq mi (10.58 km2) |
| • Land | 4.04 sq mi (10.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 250 |
| • Density | 61.94/sq mi (23.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29812
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| Area code(s) | 803 and 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-67255 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1226722 |
Snelling is a small town located in Barnwell County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 250 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of the county.
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Where is Snelling Located?
Snelling is found near the middle of Barnwell County. You can find it at these coordinates: 33°14′29″N 81°27′11″W / 33.24139°N 81.45306°W. South Carolina Highway 64 goes right through the town. This highway connects Snelling to other important places.
If you drive east on Highway 64 for about 5 miles (8 km), you'll reach Barnwell. Barnwell is the main town, or "county seat," for Barnwell County. If you go west for about 1 mile (1.6 km), you'll find the entrance to the Savannah River Site. This is a large government area.
Land and Water Area
The town of Snelling covers a total area of about 4.1 square miles (10.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 4.0 square miles (10.5 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Snelling?
Snelling has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 338 | — | |
| 1920 | 137 | −59.5% | |
| 1930 | 126 | −8.0% | |
| 1940 | 128 | 1.6% | |
| 1950 | 34 | −73.4% | |
| 1960 | 100 | 194.1% | |
| 1970 | 150 | 50.0% | |
| 1980 | 111 | −26.0% | |
| 1990 | 125 | 12.6% | |
| 2000 | 246 | 96.8% | |
| 2010 | 274 | 11.4% | |
| 2020 | 250 | −8.8% | |
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People and Households (2000 Census)
In the year 2000, there were 246 people living in Snelling. These people lived in 87 different homes, and 70 of these were families. On average, about 2.83 people lived in each home.
The people in Snelling came from different backgrounds:
- About 78% were White.
- About 20% were African American.
- A small number were from other backgrounds.
- About 3% were Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (46%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (65.5%) were married couples. Some homes (9.2%) had a female head of the house without a husband.
Age Groups
The ages of people in Snelling in 2000 varied:
- About 31% were under 18 years old.
- About 6% were between 18 and 24.
- About 34% were between 25 and 44.
- About 22% were between 45 and 64.
- About 7% were 65 or older.
The average age of people in Snelling was 36 years.
Income Information (2000 Census)
In 2000, the average income for a household in Snelling was $35,313 per year. For families, the average income was $40,139. The income per person in the town was $13,420.
About 6% of families and nearly 10% of all people in Snelling lived below the poverty line at that time. This included about 7% of children and 14% of people aged 65 or older.
