Central
Town in Pickens County, South Carolina
Central is a town in Pickens County, South Carolina, with 5,247 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 912 ft (278 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clemson, 3.2 miles SW.
- 5,247residents (2020 Census)
- 912 ftelevation · 278 m
- 5.5 sq miland area · 14.4 km²
- 946 / sq mipopulation density
- 29630ZIP code
About Central
Central is a town in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Central had a population of 5,247. It received its name from being halfway or the central point between Atlanta and Charlotte along the former Atlanta and Richmond Air-Line Railway line. Southern Wesleyan University's main campus is east of downtown Central.
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Living in Central
- Median household income
- $60,258
- Median home value
- $256,600
- Median rent
- $876/mo
- Median age
- 24
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Central had 5,247 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,247 |
|---|---|
| Density | 946 per sq mi (365 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Central at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Pickens County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 5,247 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.55 sq mi (14.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7142° N, 82.7675° W |
| ZIP code | 29630 |
| Official website | cityofcentral.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4513015 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Central
- Clemson3.2 mi SW
- Norris3.7 mi N
- Cateechee3.7 mi N
- Clemson University4.7 mi SW
- Pendleton5.0 mi S
- Liberty6.7 mi NE
- La France6.8 mi S
- Six Mile7.0 mi N
- Sandy Springs7.8 mi S
- Newry8.4 mi W
- Utica9.3 mi W
- Northlake11.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Central
What county is Central in?
Central is in Pickens County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Central, SC?
5,247 people lived in Central at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Central, SC?
The ZIP code of Central is 29630.
What is the elevation of Central?
912 feet (278 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Central?
Clemson (3.2 mi), Norris (3.7 mi), Cateechee (3.7 mi), Clemson University (4.7 mi), Pendleton (5.0 mi).
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