Capitol View

Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina

Aerial view of Capitol View, South Carolina
Aerial view: USDA NAIP · USGS The National Map (public domain)

Capitol View is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Richland County, South Carolina, with 4,653 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 256 ft (78 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Arthurtown, 4.4 miles W.

About Capitol View

Capitol View is an unincorporated community and census designated place (CDP) in Richland County, South Carolina, United States, consisting of several neighborhoods that are next to the city of Columbia, the state capital. The area was first listed as a census-designated place (CDP) prior to the 2020 census. In 2020 its population was 4,653.

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Living in Capitol View

Median household income
$46,645
Median home value
$187,600
Median rent
$1,181/mo
Median age
37.2
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Capitol View, SC population

Capitol View had 4,653 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,653
Density2,914 per sq mi (1,125 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Capitol View at a glance

StateSouth Carolina (SC)
CountyRichland County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population4,653 (2020)
Land area1.60 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²)
Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Coordinates33.9671° N, 80.9239° W
ZIP code29209
Census code (GEOID)4511620

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Capitol View

What county is Capitol View in?

Capitol View is in Richland County, South Carolina.

What is the population of Capitol View, SC?

4,653 people lived in Capitol View at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Capitol View, SC?

The ZIP code of Capitol View is 29209.

What is the elevation of Capitol View?

256 feet (78 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Capitol View?

Arthurtown (4.4 mi), Columbia (5.3 mi), Forest Acres (5.4 mi), Hopkins (6.0 mi), Arcadia Lakes (6.3 mi).

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