Kershaw

Town in Lancaster County, South Carolina

Aerial view of Kershaw, South Carolina
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Kershaw is a town in Lancaster County, South Carolina, with 1,693 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 558 ft (170 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Abney Crossroads, 5.0 miles SE.

About Kershaw

Kershaw is a town in Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States. It was incorporated in 1888. As of the 2020 census, Kershaw had a population of 1,693. The Haile Gold Mine, where gold was discovered in 1825, is 3 miles (5 km) from town and was at one time the largest single producer of gold in the Appalachian region.

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Living in Kershaw

Median household income
$68,693
Median home value
$168,200
Median rent
$750/mo
Median age
36.2
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Kershaw, SC population

Kershaw had 1,693 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,693
Density835 per sq mi (322 per km²)

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

Kershaw at a glance

StateSouth Carolina (SC)
CountyLancaster County
TypeTown
Population1,693 (2020)
Land area2.03 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²)
Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Coordinates34.5433° N, 80.5872° W
ZIP code29067
Official websitetownofkershaw.net
Census code (GEOID)4538095

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

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Frequently asked questions about Kershaw

What county is Kershaw in?

Kershaw is in Lancaster County, South Carolina.

What is the population of Kershaw, SC?

1,693 people lived in Kershaw at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Kershaw, SC?

The ZIP code of Kershaw is 29067.

What is the elevation of Kershaw?

558 feet (170 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Kershaw?

Abney Crossroads (5.0 mi), Heath Springs (6.1 mi), Elgin (11.4 mi), Jefferson (13.7 mi), Buford (14.3 mi).

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