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Winnsboro Mills, South Carolina
Location of Winnsboro Mills, South Carolina
Location of Winnsboro Mills, South Carolina
Country United States
State South Carolina
County Fairfield
Area
 • Total 2.57 sq mi (6.66 km2)
 • Land 2.57 sq mi (6.66 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
561 ft (171 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,632
 • Density 634.77/sq mi (245.06/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
29180
Area code(s) 803 and 839
FIPS code 45-78505
GNIS feature ID 1231932

Winnsboro Mills is a small community in Fairfield County, South Carolina, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the government counts for population, but it's not an official town or city.

In 2020, about 1,632 people lived in Winnsboro Mills. This community is also part of the larger Columbia Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's close to the bigger city of Columbia.

Where is Winnsboro Mills Located?

Winnsboro Mills is found in the southeastern part of Fairfield County. Its exact location is 34°21′24″N 81°4′58″W / 34.35667°N 81.08278°W / 34.35667; -81.08278.

Neighboring Areas and Roads

The town of Winnsboro is just north of Winnsboro Mills. Winnsboro is the main town, or county seat, for Fairfield County. The most important road that goes through Winnsboro Mills is U.S. Route 321 Business, also called Columbia Road.

Size of the Community

The United States Census Bureau says that Winnsboro Mills covers an area of about 6.8 square kilometers (2.6 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.

Who Lives in Winnsboro Mills?

The population of Winnsboro Mills has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 2,263 people living here. By 2010, the number went down to 1,898. The most recent count in 2020 showed 1,632 residents.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 1,632
U.S. Decennial Census

Community Makeup

In 2000, the community had 885 households. A household means all the people living in one home. Most households were families, with 593 families living together.

People from different backgrounds live in Winnsboro Mills. In 2000, about 54.75% of the people were White, and 41.32% were African American. There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and people from other backgrounds. About 3.31% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Age Groups in the Community

The people in Winnsboro Mills come from all age groups. In 2000:

  • About 29.1% of the people were under 18 years old.
  • About 10.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
  • About 28.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 19.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
  • About 12.1% were 65 years old or older.

The average age of people in Winnsboro Mills in 2000 was 32 years old.

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