Wellford, South Carolina facts for kids
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Wellford, South Carolina
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Location of Wellford, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Spartanburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.61 sq mi (11.93 km2) |
| • Land | 4.58 sq mi (11.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,293 |
| • Density | 719.31/sq mi (277.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29385
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| Area codes | 864, 821 |
| FIPS code | 45-75580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405703 |
Wellford is a small city located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,293 people lived here. It is a growing community with an interesting past.
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Wellford's Story: A Look Back
Wellford was first settled a long time ago, in 1840. A man named Wellington was working on building a railroad in the area. He decided to make this place his home. He named the new settlement "Wellington."
Later, when the town officially became a city on December 9, 1882, its name was changed. It became known as Wellford, which is similar to its original name.
A special place called New Hope Farm is located in Wellford. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. This means it's an important historical site.
Where is Wellford Located?
Wellford is found at specific geographic coordinates: 34.951087 degrees North and -82.098497 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 2.0 square miles (which is about 5.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Wellford?
This section tells us about the people who live in Wellford. It's based on information collected during the U.S. Census, which happens every ten years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 302 | — | |
| 1900 | 346 | — | |
| 1910 | 370 | 6.9% | |
| 1920 | 180 | −51.4% | |
| 1930 | 400 | 122.2% | |
| 1940 | 454 | 13.5% | |
| 1950 | 721 | 58.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,040 | 44.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,298 | 24.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,143 | 65.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,511 | 17.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,030 | −19.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,378 | 17.1% | |
| 2020 | 3,293 | 38.5% | |
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Wellford's Population in 2020
The most recent census was in 2020. It showed that 3,293 people lived in Wellford. These people made up 944 households, and 646 of those were families.
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Wellford in 2020. This helps us understand the diversity of the city.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,437 | 43.64% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,328 | 40.33% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 46 | 1.4% |
| Other/Mixed | 203 | 6.16% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 276 | 8.38% |
See also
In Spanish: Wellford para niños
