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'{{Infobox settlement |official_name = Powdersville, South Carolina |settlement_type = [[Census-designated place]] |nickname = |motto = <!-- Images --> |image_skyline = |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |image_seal = <!-- Maps --> |pushpin_map = South Carolina |pushpin_label = Powdersville |pushpin_label_position = <!-- the position of the pushpin label: left, right, top, bottom, none --> |pushpin_map_caption = Location within the state of South Carolina |pushpin_mapsize = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |image_map1 = |mapsize1 = |map_caption1 = <!-- Location --> |subdivision_type = [[List of countries|Country]] |subdivision_name = [[United States]] |subdivision_type1 = [[Political divisions of the United States|State]] |subdivision_name1 = [[South Carolina]] |subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in South Carolina|County]] |subdivision_name2 = [[Anderson County, South Carolina|Anderson]] <!-- Government --> |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |leader_title1 = |leader_name1 = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area --> |unit_pref = Imperial |area_footnotes = |area_magnitude = |area_total_km2 = 36.3 |area_land_km2 = 35.9 |area_water_km2 = 0.3 |area_total_sq_mi = |area_land_sq_mi = |area_water_sq_mi = <!-- Population --> |population_as_of = [[2010 United States Census|2010]] |population_footnotes = |population_total = 7618 |population_density_km2 = 212.0 |population_density_sq_mi = <!-- General information --> |timezone = [[North American Eastern Time Zone|Eastern (EST)]] |utc_offset = -5 |timezone_DST = EDT |utc_offset_DST = -4 |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = 296 |elevation_ft = 971 |coordinates_display = inline,title |coordinates_type = region:US_type:city |latd = 34 |latm = 46 |lats = 57 |latNS = N |longd = 82 |longm = 29 |longs = 32 |longEW = W <!-- Area/postal codes & others --> |postal_code_type = |postal_code = |area_code = |blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]] |blank_info = 45-58165<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> |blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID |blank1_info = 1250233<ref name="GR3">{{cite web|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=US Board on Geographic Names|publisher=[[United States Geological Survey]]|date=2007-10-25}}</ref> |website = |footnotes = }} '''Powdersville''' is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Anderson County, South Carolina|Anderson County]], [[South Carolina]], [[United States]]. The population was 7,618 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]],<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US4558165| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Powdersville CDP, South Carolina| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=August 8, 2013}}</ref> up from 5,362 at the 2000 census. For many decades, Powdersville was mainly a farming community. In recent years, many new housing subdivisions and businesses along S.C. Highway 153 have turned Powdersville into a growing suburban area. ==Geography== Powdersville is located in the northern corner of Anderson County at {{Coord|34|46|57|N|82|29|32|W|type:city}} (34.782620, -82.492138).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> Its northwest border is the [[Pickens County, South Carolina|Pickens County]] line, and its northeast border is the [[Saluda River]], which forms the [[Greenville County, South Carolina|Greenville County]] line. The southeast border of the CDP is formed by [[Interstate 85]], a six-lane highway with access to Powdersville via exits 39 and 40. [[Greenville, South Carolina|Greenville]], the largest city in the region, is {{convert|8|mi|0}} to the northeast. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|36.3|sqkm|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|35.9|sqkm|disp=flip}} is land and {{convert|0.3|sqkm|disp=flip}}, or 0.90%, is water. ==History== {{Unreferenced section|date=August 2013}} According to local legend, the area of Powdersville received its name because the general stores sold gunpowder and the powder could be seen spread about the town. So when entering the town, people would say, "This must be Powdersville." Another legend about how Powdersville got its name is that the area was used for gunpowder/ammo storage during the [[American Civil War|Civil War]]. It was supposedly stored somewhere near the old Powdersville Opry House. An alternative theory claims that the area was a stopping point for lady travelers to "powder" their nose. In late 2008, the U.S. Postal Service began allowing "Powdersville" to be used for mail delivery in the 29611 (Greenville), 29642 ([[Easley, South Carolina|Easley]]) and 29673 ([[Piedmont, South Carolina|Piedmont]]) ZIP codes. This is optional. There is a satellite post office in 81 Plaza Shopping Center. While this satellite is technically Piedmont (29673), Powdersville may be used as an address. ==Demographics== As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 5,362 people, 1,989 households, and 1,615 families residing in the CDP. The [[population density]] was 384.4 people per square mile (148.4/km²). There were 2,133 housing units at an average density of 152.9/sq&nbsp;mi (59.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.18% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 4.35% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.26% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.37% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.06% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.21% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.58% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.14% of the population. There were 1,989 households out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.01. In the CDP the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males. The median income for a household in the CDP was $50,255, and the median income for a family was $57,131. Males had a median income of $41,297 versus $25,136 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $20,901. About 2.4% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over. == Schools == Powdersville is located with Anderson County School District One. Grades Kindergarten through 2nd grade attend Concrete Primary School. Grades 3rd through 5th attend the newly constructed Powdersville Elementary School. Grades 6th through 8th attend the newly constructed Powdersville Middle School. Grades 9th through 12th attend the newly constructed Powdersville High School. Anderson School District One Schools continuously receive some of the best test scores as compared to all other schools in the Upstate of South Carolina. Anderson One, over an extended period but especially in recent years, has been at or near the top of South Carolina rankings in the testing of our students. This excellence covers state standards’ testing in the core areas of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies for grades 3-8. It also includes the South Carolina High School Assessment Program (HSAP) and End of Course testing for English I, Algebra I, Physical Science, Biology, and US History. Anderson One results for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) as well as the American College Testing Program (ACT) are consistently well above SC averages, and in recent years, have exceeded the national average on both tests in all areas. <http://www.anderson1.k12.sc.us/cms/lib04/SC01000609/Centricity/Domain/3/AdvancED/AdvancED%20Section%201.pdf> == Churches and religious groups == A variety of churches are represented in the Powdersville area including Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian. ==References== {{reflist}} 5. <http://www.anderson1.k12.sc.us/cms/lib04/SC01000609/Centricity/Domain/3/AdvancED/AdvancED%20Section%201.pdf> ==External links== * [http://www.powdersville.com Powdersville.com], local information * [http://www.sciway.net/city/powdersville.html Powdersville Information Page at SCIway Site] * [http://www.powdersvillepost.com ''The Powdersville Post''] {{Anderson County, South Carolina}} [[Category:Census-designated places in Anderson County, South Carolina]] [[Category:Census-designated places in South Carolina]]'