Capitol View
Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina

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.
- 4,653residents (2020 Census)
- 256 ftelevation · 78 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.1 km²
- 2,914 / sq mipopulation density
- 29209ZIP code
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 had 4,653 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,653 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,914 per sq mi (1,125 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Capitol View at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Richland County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,653 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.60 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9671° N, 80.9239° W |
| ZIP code | 29209 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4511620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Capitol View
- Arthurtown4.4 mi W
- Columbia5.3 mi N
- Forest Acres5.4 mi NW
- Hopkins6.0 mi SE
- Arcadia Lakes6.3 mi N
- Woodfield6.4 mi N
- Olympia6.4 mi W
- Cayce6.7 mi W
- Dentsville7.6 mi N
- West Columbia10.2 mi W
- Pine Ridge10.7 mi SW
- Springdale10.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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