Welcome, South Carolina facts for kids
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Welcome, South Carolina
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Tanglewood Middle School in Welcome
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 Welcome, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Greenville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.66 sq mi (12.07 km2) |
| • Land | 4.61 sq mi (11.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,298 |
| • Density | 1,582.05/sq mi (610.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29611
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| Area code(s) | 864 |
| FIPS code | 45-75535 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1231902 |
Welcome is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in Greenville County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 7,298 people lived there. Welcome is part of a larger area that includes the cities of Greenville, Mauldin, and Easley. Some people think Welcome has a fun and unusual name!
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Where is Welcome Located?
Welcome is found in the western-central part of Greenville County. It is surrounded by other communities. To the north, you will find Parker. To the east is Judson. Southwest of Welcome is Powdersville, which is in Anderson County. To the west, you will find Pickens County.
The western edge of Welcome follows the Saluda River. This river also marks the border between Greenville County and the next county over.
Major Roads in Welcome
Two important roads pass through or near Welcome. U.S. Route 123 (also known as New Easley Highway) forms the northern border of the community. This highway can take you about 4 miles (6 km) east to the center of Greenville. If you head west on this road, you will reach Easley in about 9 miles (14 km).
U.S. Route 25 (White Horse Road) goes through the eastern part of Welcome. Traveling north on this road for about 10 miles (16 km) will lead you to Travelers Rest. Going south for about 4 miles (6 km) will take you to Gantt.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Welcome covers a total area of about 4.66 square miles (12.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.12 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Welcome?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 7,298 | — | |
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In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 7,298 people living in Welcome. There were 3,073 households and 1,801 families living in the community at that time.
Different Backgrounds in Welcome
Welcome is a place where people from many different backgrounds live together. Here is a look at the racial makeup of the community based on the 2020 census:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 2,940 | 40.29% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 2,109 | 28.9% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.36% |
| Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.07% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 302 | 4.14% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,903 | 26.08% |
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Tanglewood Middle School in Welcome
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In Spanish: Welcome (Carolina del Sur) para niños
