Central, South Carolina
Central: town in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States.
About
Central is a town located in the county of Pickens in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,159. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,452 inhabitants.
The town was created 151 years ago in 1874.
Quick Facts about Central
| Population | 5,452 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| County | Pickens County |
| Postal code | 29630 |
| Phone Area Codes | 864 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.09% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.91% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.7243,-82.7813 |
| Altitude | 912 feet / 278 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1875 (151 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 08:00:11 (23rd September 2026) |
| Population growth | 5.68% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Central is located at 34°43'27"N 82°46'53"W (34.7242700, -82.7812500).
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Weather
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Central increased by 5.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,159 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,186 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,147 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,143 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,165 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,205 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,230 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,232 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,358 | 2.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,385 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,452 | 1.24% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Central
1Central City Hall
1067 W Main St, Central, SC 29630 View details
Phone: +18646396381 | Website available
People born in Central (5)
People born in Central, including movie film director & actor Rod Fontana, football player, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, Football Player Shaq Lawson, .
More notable people
- DeShawn Williams (American football defensive end) he was born in 29/12/1992
- Lindsey Graham (United States Senator from South Carolina) he was born in 09/07/1955
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Central, SC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217776 | Southern Wesleyan University | Central (SC) | 29630-1020 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Central, SC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Central.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Central Post Office | Central (SC) | 29630 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Central, Louisiana suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. with a population of 29,450 people.
- Central, Illinois region of Illinois, USA. with a population of 1,107 people.
Other cities in Pickens County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pickens County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Easley | 21,626 | City in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Clemson | 17,780 | City in South Carolina |
| Pickens | 3,185 | City in South Carolina |
| Liberty | 3,150 | City in South Carolina, United States |
| Arial | 2,543 | Census-designated place in Pickens County, South Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Central distances to largest South Carolina cities