Central, South Carolina
Central: Town in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States
About
Central is a town located in the county of Pickens in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,159. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,452 inhabitants.
The town was created 149 years ago in 1874.
Quick Facts about Central
| Population : | 5,452 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Pickens County |
| Postal code : | 29630 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 864 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.09% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.91% |
| Altitude : | 912 feet / 278 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1875 (149 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:27:20 (21st December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 5.37% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Central is located at 34°43'27"N 82°46'53"W (34.7242700, -82.7812500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Central
Demographics
The population of Central increased by 5.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,159 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,186 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,147 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,143 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,165 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,205 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,230 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,232 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,358 | 2.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,385 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,452 | 1.23% | estimation process |
People born in Central (5)
People born in Central, including movie film director & actor Rod Fontana, football player, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, Football Player Shaq Lawson, .
List
- DeShawn Williams (American football defensive end) he was born in 29/12/1992
- Lindsey Graham (United States Senator from South Carolina) he was born in 09/07/1955
Schools in Central
College & universities near Central, SC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217776 | Southern Wesleyan University | Central (SC) | 29630-1020 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Central, SC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
Post offices near Central
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Central Post Office | Central (SC) | 29630 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Central , Louisiana suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 29,450 people.
- Central , Illinois region of Illinois, USA with a population of 1,107 people.
- Central , Missouri township in Madison County, Missouri, USA with a population of 521 people.
Other cities in Pickens County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pickens County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Easley | 21,626 | City in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Clemson | 17,780 | City in South Carolina |
| Pickens | 3,185 | City in South Carolina |
| Liberty | 3,150 | City in South Carolina, United States |
| Arial | 2,543 | Census-designated place in Pickens County, South Carolina |
| Norris | 831 | Human settlement in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Six Mile | 675 | Human settlement in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Central distances to largest South Carolina cities
