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'''Pageland''' is a town in [[Chesterfield County, South Carolina|Chesterfield County]], [[South Carolina]], United States. It is the second largest town in Chesterfield County. The population was 2,760 at the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4554025| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Pageland town, South Carolina| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=July 1, 2015| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213061920/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4554025| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref>
'''Pageland''' is a town in [[Chesterfield County, South Carolina|Chesterfield County]], [[South Carolina]], United States. It is the second largest town in Chesterfield County. The population was 2,760 at the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4554025| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Pageland town, South Carolina| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=July 1, 2015| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213061920/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4554025| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref>


It is known as "The [[Watermelon]] Capital of World" because of the importance of watermelons to the town and its economy. The annual Pageland Watermelon Festival is held every July. Pageland's [[water tower]] features a watermelon on the tank.
Pageland is widely known for the annual Pageland Watermelon Festival that has been held in July annually since 1951.<ref name=":0" /> The watermelon is an important staple in Pageland's community in history. In 1952, Pageland adopted the title of "The [[Watermelon]] Capital of the World." Many of the town's benches and business display watermelons and Pageland's [[water tower]] features a watermelon painted on the tank.


==Geography==
==Geography==
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|South = [[Jefferson, South Carolina|Jefferson]]
|South = [[Jefferson, South Carolina|Jefferson]]
|West = [[Lancaster, South Carolina|Lancaster]]
|West = [[Lancaster, South Carolina|Lancaster]]

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===2020 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 2,521 people, 964 households, and 641 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 575.4 people per square mile (222.2/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 1,071 housing units at an average density of 244.4/sq&nbsp;mi (94.4/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 54.34% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 35.82% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.24% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.99% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 7.22% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.35% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 8.77% of the population.
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As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 2,456 people, 1,019 households, and 647 families residing in the town.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 2,521 people, 964 households, and 641 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|575.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,071 housing units at an average density of {{convert|244.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 54.34% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 35.82% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.24% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.99% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 7.22% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.35% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 8.77% of the population.


There were 964 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 20.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.06.
There were 964 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 20.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.06.
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The median income for a household in the town was $29,046, and the median income for a family was $33,214. Males had a median income of $24,826 versus $18,452 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $15,190. About 21.5% of families and 24.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 37.2% of those under age 18 and 25.4% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $29,046, and the median income for a family was $33,214. Males had a median income of $24,826 versus $18,452 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $15,190. About 21.5% of families and 24.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 37.2% of those under age 18 and 25.4% of those age 65 or over.



== Politics ==
== Politics ==
In the [[South Carolina House of Representatives]], Pageland is located in South Carolina's 53rd House district and is represented by Republican Richie Yow.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?code=1998863577|title=South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography|website=Scstatehouse.gov|access-date=29 December 2020}}</ref> In the [[South Carolina Senate]], Pageland is located in Senate district 27 and represented by Penry Gustafson.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?code=0733664686|title=South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography|website=Scstatehouse.gov|access-date=29 December 2020}}</ref>
In the [[South Carolina House of Representatives]], Pageland is located in South Carolina's 53rd House district and is represented by Republican Richie Yow.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?code=1998863577|title=South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography|website=Scstatehouse.gov|access-date=29 December 2020}}</ref> In the [[South Carolina Senate]], Pageland is located in Senate district 27 and represented by Penry Gustafson.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?code=0733664686|title=South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography|website=Scstatehouse.gov|access-date=29 December 2020}}</ref>


== Education ==
== Education ==
Public education in Pageland is administered by Chesterfield County School District.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.chesterfieldschools.org | title=Homepage | publisher=Chesterfield County School District | access-date=8 June 2019}}</ref> The district operates Petersburg Primary School, Pageland Elementary School, New Heights Middle School, and Central High School.
Public education in Pageland is administered by Chesterfield County School District.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.chesterfieldschools.org | title=Homepage | publisher=Chesterfield County School District | access-date=8 June 2019}}</ref> The district operates Petersburg Primary School, Pageland Elementary School, New Heights Middle School, and Central High School.

South Pointe Christian School,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.southpointechristianschool.org | title=Homepage | publisher=South Pointe Christian School}}</ref> a private Christian school, operates in Pageland. It includes classes for preschool through high school.


[[Northeastern Technical College]], part of the South Carolina Technical College System, has a branch in Pageland.
[[Northeastern Technical College]], part of the South Carolina Technical College System, has a branch in Pageland.
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==Notable people==
==Notable people==
* [[Billy Backus]], world champion boxer, has lived there
* [[Robbie Caldwell]], former head football coach at [[Vanderbilt University]], current offensive line coach at [[Clemson University]], grew up in Pageland
* [[Robbie Caldwell]], former head football coach at [[Vanderbilt University]], current offensive line coach at [[Clemson University]], grew up in Pageland
* [[Justice Cunningham]], football player selected in the [[2013 NFL Draft]] by the [[Indianapolis Colts]] and [[Mr. Irrelevant]]
* [[Justice Cunningham]], football player selected in the [[2013 NFL draft]] by the [[Indianapolis Colts]] and [[Mr. Irrelevant]]
* Brett Griffin, spotter in the [[NASCAR Cup Series]], [[NASCAR Xfinity Series]], [[NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series]], and host of the Door, Bumper, Clear podcast for Dirty Mo' Media
* Brett Griffin, [[NASCAR]] spotter and host of the Door, Bumper, Clear podcast for Dirty Mo' Media.
* [[Corey Miller (American football)|Corey Miller]], football linebacker for the [[New York Giants]]
* [[Corey Miller (American football)|Corey Miller]], football linebacker for the [[New York Giants]]
* [[Patina Miller]], [[Tony Award]]-winning actress and singer, former student of Central High School in Pageland
* [[Patina Miller]], [[Tony Award]]-winning actress and singer, former student of Central High School in Pageland
* [[Van Lingle Mungo]], baseball pitcher for the Major League [[Brooklyn Dodgers|Brooklyn Robins-Dodgers]] and New York Giants, also known for a [[Van Lingle Mungo (song)|song]] bearing his name
* [[Van Lingle Mungo]], baseball pitcher for the Major League [[Brooklyn Dodgers|Brooklyn Robins-Dodgers]] and New York Giants, also known for a [[Van Lingle Mungo (song)|song]] bearing his name
* Thomas "Tommy" Steen, namesake of the Tommy Steen Memorial Golf Tournament, an annual charity golf event, which raises money for a [[Clemson University]] endowment fund and benefits students in Chesterfield County, was raised in Pageland.
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==References==
==References==
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* [http://pagelandchamber.org Pageland Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://pagelandchamber.org Pageland Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://www.chesterfieldschools.org Chesterfield County School District]
* [http://www.chesterfieldschools.org Chesterfield County School District]

{{Geographic Location
|Centre = Pageland, South Carolina
|North = [[Monroe, North Carolina|Monroe]]
|East = [[Mount Croghan, South Carolina|Mount Croghan]]
|South = [[Jefferson, South Carolina|Jefferson]]
|West = [[Lancaster, South Carolina|Lancaster]]
}}


{{Chesterfield County, South Carolina}}
{{Chesterfield County, South Carolina}}

Latest revision as of 17:41, 1 August 2024

Pageland, South Carolina
Town
Downtown Pageland
Downtown Pageland
Official seal of Pageland, South Carolina
Seal
Nickname: 
The Watermelon Capital of World
Location of Pageland, South Carolina
Location of Pageland, South Carolina
Coordinates: 34°46′17″N 80°23′30″W / 34.77139°N 80.39167°W / 34.77139; -80.39167
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Carolina
CountyChesterfield
CharteredJanuary 11, 1908
Government
 • MayorJason Evans
Area
[1]
 • Total
4.90 sq mi (12.69 km2)
 • Land4.86 sq mi (12.58 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2)
Elevation
656 ft (200 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
2,456
 • Density505.77/sq mi (195.27/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
29728
Area code843, 854
FIPS code45-54025[3]
GNIS feature ID1250011[4]
Websitehttp://townofpageland.com

Pageland is a town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States. It is the second largest town in Chesterfield County. The population was 2,760 at the 2010 census.[5]

Pageland is widely known for the annual Pageland Watermelon Festival that has been held in July annually since 1951.[6] The watermelon is an important staple in Pageland's community in history. In 1952, Pageland adopted the title of "The Watermelon Capital of the World." Many of the town's benches and business display watermelons and Pageland's water tower features a watermelon painted on the tank.

Geography

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Pageland is located in northwestern Chesterfield County at 34°46′17″N 80°23′30″W / 34.77139°N 80.39167°W / 34.77139; -80.39167 (34.771272, -80.391630).[7] U.S. Route 601 passes through the town, leading north 18 miles (29 km) to Monroe, North Carolina, and southwest 20 miles (32 km) to Kershaw. Charlotte, North Carolina, is 41 miles (66 km) to the northwest via US 601 and US 74. South Carolina Highway 9 leads east from Pageland 19 miles (31 km) to Chesterfield and west 23 miles (37 km) to Lancaster. South Carolina Highway 151 leads south 8 miles (13 km) to Jefferson.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Pageland has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11.4 km2), of which 4.4 square miles (11.3 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.97%, is water.[5]

Neighboring towns

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Major highways

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910360—
192052144.7%
193070735.7%
194098939.9%
19501,92594.6%
19602,0204.9%
19702,1225.0%
19802,72028.2%
19902,666−2.0%
20002,521−5.4%
20102,7609.5%
20202,456−11.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[2]

2020 census

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Pageland racial composition[8]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 1,135 46.21%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 891 36.28%
Native American 8 0.33%
Asian 24 0.98%
Other/Mixed 96 3.91%
Hispanic or Latino 302 12.3%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,456 people, 1,019 households, and 647 families residing in the town.

2000 census

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As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 2,521 people, 964 households, and 641 families residing in the town. The population density was 575.4 inhabitants per square mile (222.2/km2). There were 1,071 housing units at an average density of 244.4 per square mile (94.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 54.34% White, 35.82% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.99% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 7.22% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.77% of the population.

There were 964 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 20.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,046, and the median income for a family was $33,214. Males had a median income of $24,826 versus $18,452 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,190. About 21.5% of families and 24.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.2% of those under age 18 and 25.4% of those age 65 or over.


Politics

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In the South Carolina House of Representatives, Pageland is located in South Carolina's 53rd House district and is represented by Republican Richie Yow.[6] In the South Carolina Senate, Pageland is located in Senate district 27 and represented by Penry Gustafson.[9]

Education

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Public education in Pageland is administered by Chesterfield County School District.[10] The district operates Petersburg Primary School, Pageland Elementary School, New Heights Middle School, and Central High School.

South Pointe Christian School,[11] a private Christian school, operates in Pageland. It includes classes for preschool through high school.

Northeastern Technical College, part of the South Carolina Technical College System, has a branch in Pageland.

Pageland has a public library, a branch of the Chesterfield County Library System.[12]

Local media

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The local newspaper is The Progressive Journal, which is published weekly on Tuesdays.[13] Pageland also is covered by The Link, which is published weekly on Tuesday.[14]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Oct 15, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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