Olympia
Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina
Olympia is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Richland County, South Carolina, with 1,087 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 164 ft (50 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cayce, 1.6 miles S.
- 1,087residents (2020 Census)
- 164 ftelevation · 50 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.8 km²
- 1,549 / sq mipopulation density
- 29201ZIP code
About Olympia
Olympia is an urban unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Richland County, South Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census with a population of 1,087.
The CDP is in western Richland County, bordered to the north by the city of Columbia, the state capital, and to the west, across the Congaree River, by the city of Cayce. The eastern half of the CDP is residential, while the western half is occupied by the Columbia Quarry of Vulcan Materials.
Four locations in the CDP are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Olympia Armory is on Granby Lane in the northeast part of the CDP, the Olympia Mill School is on Olympia Avenue in the northern part of the CDP, and the Olympia Union Hall is on Silver Street in the northernmost part of the CDP, close to the Columbia city line. Much of the northeast part of the CDP is within the Olympia Mill Village Historic District.
The Olympia Mill is within the Columbia city limits, just north of the CDP.
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- Median household income
- $29,663
- Median age
- 24.2
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Olympia had 1,087 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,087 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,549 per sq mi (598 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Olympia at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Richland County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,087 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.70 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9739° N, 81.0361° W |
| ZIP code | 29201 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4552900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Olympia
- Cayce1.6 mi S
- Arthurtown2.1 mi E
- West Columbia3.8 mi W
- Springdale4.5 mi W
- Forest Acres5.5 mi NE
- Pine Ridge5.9 mi SW
- Capitol View6.4 mi E
- Oak Grove6.6 mi W
- St. Andrews6.7 mi NW
- Arcadia Lakes6.8 mi NE
- South Congaree7.3 mi SW
- Seven Oaks7.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Olympia
What county is Olympia in?
Olympia is in Richland County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Olympia, SC?
1,087 people lived in Olympia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Olympia, SC?
The ZIP code of Olympia is 29201.
What is the elevation of Olympia?
164 feet (50 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Olympia?
Cayce (1.6 mi), Arthurtown (2.1 mi), West Columbia (3.8 mi), Springdale (4.5 mi), Forest Acres (5.5 mi).
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