St. Andrews, South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
St. Andrews, South Carolina
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Location in Richland County and the state of South Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Richland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.17 sq mi (15.99 km2) |
| • Land | 6.15 sq mi (15.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 20,675 |
| • Density | 3,362.88/sq mi (1,298.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 45-62395 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867529 |
St. Andrews is a place in Richland County, South Carolina, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. In 2020, about 20,675 people lived there. St. Andrews is also part of the larger Columbia metropolitan area.
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A Look Back in Time
St. Andrews has some interesting history. The Pine Grove Rosenwald School is a special building there. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. This list includes important places that are worth saving for the future.
Where is St. Andrews?
St. Andrews is located in South Carolina. You can find it at these coordinates: 34.043551 degrees North and 81.097854 degrees West.
The area of St. Andrews is about 15.99 square kilometers (or 6.17 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.06 square kilometers (0.02 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in St. Andrews?
Every ten years, the United States counts its population. This is called a census. The census helps us understand how many people live in different places.
In 2010, the population of St. Andrews was 20,493 people. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 20,675 people.
Learning and Libraries
St. Andrews cares about learning. It has a public library that everyone can use. This library is a branch of the Richland County Library system. It's a great place to find books, learn new things, and get help with homework.
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In Spanish: St. Andrews (Carolina del Sur) para niños
