Keowee Key
Census-designated place in Oconee County, South Carolina
Keowee Key is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Oconee County, South Carolina, with 2,716 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 948 ft (289 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Six Mile, 5.7 miles E.
- 2,716residents (2020 Census)
- 948 ftelevation · 289 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.0 km²
- 783 / sq mipopulation density
- 29682ZIP code
About Keowee Key
Keowee Key is a lakeside community and census-designated place (CDP) in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States. It is considered part of the Salem community. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census with a population of 2,716.
The CDP is on the eastern edge of Oconee County, on a peninsula extending into Lake Keowee, a reservoir on the Keowee River and Little River. The arm of the lake on the Little River borders the western side of the peninsula, while the Keowee River arm forms the eastern side and is the border with Pickens County. The two arms of the lake join via a small channel in the south part of the CDP; to the south, across the channel and outside the CDP, is the Oconee Nuclear Station power plant. The Keowee River is a south-flowing tributary of the Seneca River, a main tributary of the Savannah River.
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Living in Keowee Key
- Median household income
- $124,788
- Median home value
- $556,000
- Median age
- 65.6
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Keowee Key had 2,716 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,716 |
|---|---|
| Density | 783 per sq mi (302 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Keowee Key at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Oconee County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,716 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.47 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Water area | 2.65 sq mi (6.86 km²) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.8207° N, 82.9118° W |
| ZIP code | 29682 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4538058 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Keowee Key
- Six Mile5.7 mi E
- Salem5.9 mi NW
- Newry6.6 mi S
- Tamassee7.1 mi NW
- Cateechee8.4 mi SE
- West Union8.7 mi SW
- Walhalla8.9 mi SW
- Norris9.8 mi E
- Utica10.0 mi S
- Seneca10.1 mi S
- Clemson University10.9 mi SE
- Central11.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Keowee Key
What county is Keowee Key in?
Keowee Key is in Oconee County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Keowee Key, SC?
2,716 people lived in Keowee Key at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Keowee Key, SC?
The ZIP code of Keowee Key is 29682.
What is the elevation of Keowee Key?
948 feet (289 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Keowee Key?
Six Mile (5.7 mi), Salem (5.9 mi), Newry (6.6 mi), Tamassee (7.1 mi), Cateechee (8.4 mi).
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