Pageland, South Carolina
Pageland: City in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America
About
Pageland is a city located in the county of Chesterfield in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,760 and a population density of 244 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,535 inhabitants.
The city was created 116 years ago in 1908.
If you're looking for a place to raise your family, look no further than Pageland, South Carolina.
The town is located in Chesterfield County, about 30 minutes from the city of Columbia and just over an hour from Charlotte and Atlanta. It's known as "The Watermelon Capital of World" because of the importance of watermelons to the town and its economy.
There are several excellent schools in the area, including Chesterfield County High School, which has been ranked among the top 50 high schools in South Carolina. The school has been named a Bronze Medalist by U.S. News & World Report, and was rated 4th best public high school in South Carolina by Niche.
There are also plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation here: hiking trails through beautiful natural areas like Lake Wateree State Park or camping at one of many lakes nearby (like Lake Wateree). You can even try your hand at fishing or boating at Lake Wateree!
Quick Facts about Pageland
Population : | 2,535 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | South Carolina (United States) |
County : | Chesterfield County |
Postal code : | 29728 |
Phone Area Codes : | 843 |
Area : | 11.31 km2 |
Altitude : | 656 feet / 200 meters |
Establishment : | January 01, 1908 (116 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 22:00:01 (7th November 2024) |
Density : | 224 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -8.88% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pageland is located at 34°46'24"N 80°23'30"W (34.7732100, -80.3917300).
Pageland map
- Official Website
Official website of Pageland
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Pageland decreased by 8.88% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 2,760 | - | census |
2011 | 2,689 | -2.64% | estimation process |
2012 | 2,665 | -0.9% | estimation process |
2013 | 2,669 | 0.15% | estimation process |
2014 | 2,673 | 0.15% | estimation process |
2015 | 2,678 | 0.19% | estimation process |
2016 | 2,677 | -0.04% | estimation process |
2017 | 2,664 | -0.49% | estimation process |
2018 | 2,653 | -0.41% | estimation process |
2019 | 2,636 | -0.64% | estimation process |
2020 | 2,535 | -3.98% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Pageland
1 WATERMELON FESTIVAL
Pageland, SC 29728, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Pageland
1 McDonald's
203 S Van Lingle Mungo Blvd, Pageland, SC 29728, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Bojangles
608 E McGregor St, Pageland, SC 29728, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 KFC
206 S. Van L, Van Lingle Mungo Blvd, Pageland, SC 29728, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Pizza Hut
212 S Van Lingle Mungo Blvd, Pageland, SC 29728, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Burger King
201 N Van L Mungo Blvd, Pageland, SC 29728, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Pageland (6)
People born in Pageland, including football player Corey Miller, nurse and University Professor Eloise Lewis, actress and singer Patina Miller, .
List
- Robbie Caldwell (American football player and coach) he was born in 26/01/1954
- Van Lingle Mungo (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 08/06/1911
- Justice Cunningham (Player of American football) he was born in 14/01/1991
Schools in Pageland
College & universities near Pageland, SC
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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199962 | Wingate University | Wingate (NC) | 28174-0159 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Pageland, SC
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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CAM | Camden | 1060 West Dekalb Street | RAIL |
HAM | Hamlet | West Main St. and North Bridges St. | RAIL |
CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
FLO | Florence | 805 East Day Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Pageland
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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Pageland Post Office | Pageland (SC) | 29728 |
Other cities in Chesterfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chesterfield County , SC.
City Name | Population | Title |
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Cheraw | 5,554 | Town of the United States |
Chesterfield | 1,452 | Town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States |
McBee | 838 | City in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America |
Jefferson | 704 | Town in South Carolina, United States |
Ruby | 334 | Town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina |
Patrick | 329 | City in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America |
Mount Croghan | 184 | City in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Pageland distances to largest South Carolina cities