Calhoun Falls, South Carolina
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Calhoun Falls is a town in Abbeville County
, South Carolina
, United States
. The population was 2,303 at the 2000 census.
The Calhoun Falls State Recreation Area is located nearby. Lake Richard B. Russell, which straddles the Georgia
-South Carolina
border, is approximately 3 miles west of Calhoun Falls. Calhoun Falls State Park, a South Carolina
state park
, is within one mile; and Bobby Brown State Park
, a Georgia state park, is within five miles.
Calhoun Falls is situated at the junction of two major South Carolina
state highways, namely South Carolina Highway 72 and South Carolina Highway 81. The former links the town with Elberton, Georgia
, Athens, Georgia
, and ultimately Atlanta to the west; and Abbeville
, Greenwood
, and ultimately metro Charlotte
to the east. The latter links the town with Anderson
to the north, and McCormick
to the south. Highway 72 has been recently re-routed around downtown Calhoun Falls as a four-lane 45-mph bypass.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km²), of which 3.2 square miles (8.3 km²) is land and 0.32% is water.
. Calhoun Falls Charter School was founded in 2008; before this time, the only high school in the town was Calhoun Falls High School
, which no longer exists.
of 2000, there were 2,303 people, 908 households, and 640 families residing in the town. The population density
was 731.9 people per square mile (282.3/km²). There were 1,042 housing units at an average density of 331.2 per square mile (127.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 45.25% White, 52.67% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 0.52% from other races
, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.74% of the population.
There were 908 households out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples
living together, 24.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.7% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males.
Abbeville County, South Carolina
Abbeville County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. In 2010, its population was 25,147. Its county seat is Abbeville. It is the first county in the United States alphabetically.-History:...
, South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 2,303 at the 2000 census.
The Calhoun Falls State Recreation Area is located nearby. Lake Richard B. Russell, which straddles the Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
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-South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
border, is approximately 3 miles west of Calhoun Falls. Calhoun Falls State Park, a South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
state park
State park
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, is within one mile; and Bobby Brown State Park
Bobby Brown State Park
Bobby Brown State Outdoor Recreation Area is a 665 acre Georgia state park located near Chennault and Middleton. The park's name is a memorial to Robert T. Brown, a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy who was killed during World War II...
, a Georgia state park, is within five miles.
Calhoun Falls is situated at the junction of two major South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
state highways, namely South Carolina Highway 72 and South Carolina Highway 81. The former links the town with Elberton, Georgia
Elberton, Georgia
Elberton is the largest city in Elbert County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,743 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Elbert County and serves as a hub for industry and small business in Northeast Georgia...
, Athens, Georgia
Athens, Georgia
Athens-Clarke County is a consolidated city–county in U.S. state of Georgia, in the northeastern part of the state, comprising the former City of Athens proper and Clarke County. The University of Georgia is located in this college town and is responsible for the initial growth of the city...
, and ultimately Atlanta to the west; and Abbeville
Abbeville, South Carolina
For other communities of the same name, see Abbeville .Abbeville is a city in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States, 86 miles west of Columbia. Its population was 5,237 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Abbeville County...
, Greenwood
Greenwood, South Carolina
Greenwood is a city in and the county seat of Greenwood County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 22,071 at the 2000 census and had slightly increased to 22,710 according to a 2009 estimate.-Geography:...
, and ultimately metro Charlotte
CHARLOTTE
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to the east. The latter links the town with Anderson
Anderson, South Carolina
Anderson is a city in and the county seat of Anderson County, South Carolina, United States. The population was estimated at 26,242 in 2006, and the city was the center of an urbanized area of 70,530...
to the north, and McCormick
McCormick, South Carolina
McCormick is a town in McCormick County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 1,489 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of McCormick County.-Geography:McCormick is located at ....
to the south. Highway 72 has been recently re-routed around downtown Calhoun Falls as a four-lane 45-mph bypass.
Geography
Calhoun Falls is located at 34°5′34"N 82°35′23"W (34.092870, -82.589746).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km²), of which 3.2 square miles (8.3 km²) is land and 0.32% is water.
Education
Currently, there exist two public schools in Calhoun Falls: John C. Calhoun Elementary School and Calhoun Falls Charter SchoolCalhoun Falls Charter School
Calhoun Falls Charter School is a public 6-12 school located in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina. It was founded in 2008 and is currently in its third year of operation.-Origin:...
. Calhoun Falls Charter School was founded in 2008; before this time, the only high school in the town was Calhoun Falls High School
Calhoun Falls High School
Calhoun Falls High School was a high school located in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina. It was closed at the end of the 2008 school year.Calhoun Falls High School was one of the smallest high schools in the state, with fewer than 200 students attending...
, which no longer exists.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,303 people, 908 households, and 640 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 731.9 people per square mile (282.3/km²). There were 1,042 housing units at an average density of 331.2 per square mile (127.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 45.25% White, 52.67% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 0.52% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.74% of the population.
There were 908 households out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 24.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.7% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males.
External links
- http://www.calhounfallstoday.com Calhoun Falls Today, a home page offering local news and information.
- http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/ejustice/case/case10.htm A Federal Highway Administration article on the impact of the Highway 72 project in and around Calhoun Falls. Includes a discussion of the identification and preservation of the Buck Nelley neighborhood.