Socastee, South Carolina facts for kids
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Socastee, South Carolina
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Socastee Swing Bridge
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Location of Socastee in
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Horry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.88 sq mi (35.96 km2) |
| • Land | 13.37 sq mi (34.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
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| • Total | 22,213 |
| • Density | 1,661.90/sq mi (641.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
29588
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| FIPS code | 45-67390 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1226740 |
Socastee is a community located in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting statistics. In 2020, about 22,213 people lived there.
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History of Socastee
The name Socastee comes from a Native American name, "Sawkastee." This name was first written down in a land grant in 1711. A small fight between American and British troops happened near Socastee Creek in 1781.
By the 1870s, Socastee became an important center. It produced and distributed "naval stores." These were things like turpentine and tar, which were used for ships. The area had a sawmill, places to make turpentine, a cotton gin, a mill for grinding grain, a barrel-making shop, and a general store. The Socastee Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
Geography of Socastee
Socastee is located at 33°41′N 79°0′W / 33.683°N 79.000°W. This means its position on a map is 33.686 degrees North and 78.993 degrees West.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Socastee covers a total area of about 13.9 square miles (36.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 13.4 square miles (34.6 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.5 square miles (1.4 square kilometers) is water.
People of Socastee (Demographics)
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| 2020 | 22,213 | — | |
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2020 Census Information
The 2020 United States census counted 22,213 people living in Socastee. There were 8,798 households and 5,903 families in the area.
This table shows the different groups of people living in Socastee based on the 2020 census:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 15,734 | 70.83% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1,627 | 7.32% |
| Native American | 91 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 443 | 1.99% |
| Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.15% |
| Other/Mixed (people of two or more races) | 1,226 | 5.52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,059 | 13.77% |
Education in Socastee
Socastee has a public library. It is a branch of the Horry County Memorial Library system.
See also
In Spanish: Socastee para niños
