South Congaree, South Carolina facts for kids
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South Congaree, South Carolina
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Location of South Congaree, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lexington |
| Incorporated | 1957 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.33 sq mi (8.63 km2) |
| • Land | 3.29 sq mi (8.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 190 ft (60 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,377 |
| • Density | 722.93/sq mi (279.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29169
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-67705 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1250956 |
| Website | www.townofsouthcongaree.org |
South Congaree is a small town located in Lexington County, South Carolina, in the United States. It is part of the larger Columbia Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, the town had a population of 2,377 people.
South Congaree was officially started, or "incorporated," in 1957. It is led by a mayor and a town council.
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Where is South Congaree?
South Congaree is located in the central part of South Carolina. Its exact position on a map is at 33.908621 degrees North latitude and 81.135178 degrees West longitude.
The town covers a total area of about 3.3 square miles (8.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 3.29 square miles (8.52 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.11 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in South Congaree?
Population Growth Over Time
The number of people living in South Congaree has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown or shifted according to the United States Census:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 650 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,434 | 120.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,113 | 47.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,406 | 13.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,266 | −5.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,306 | 1.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,377 | 3.1% | |
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As you can see, the town has grown quite a bit since 1960, more than tripling its population by 2020.
A Look at the Community
Based on the census from 2000, there were 2,266 people living in South Congaree. These people lived in 890 households, and 652 of those were families.
The town is home to a diverse group of people. Most residents identified as White, with a significant number identifying as African American. There were also smaller groups of Native American and Asian residents. Some people identified with two or more races, and about 1.46% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households in South Congaree included children under 18 years old. About 52.6% of households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.55 people.
The median age of people in the town was 36 years old. This means half the population was younger than 36, and half was older. About 26.1% of the population was under 18 years old.
Education in South Congaree
The community of South Congaree shares a public library branch with nearby Pine Ridge. This library, called the South Congaree-Pine Ridge Branch, is part of the Lexington County Public Library system. It provides books, resources, and services for both communities.
See also
In Spanish: South Congaree para niños
