Olar, South Carolina
Olar: Human settlement in Bamberg County, South Carolina, United States of America
About
Olar is a city located in the county of Bamberg in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 257 and a population density of 126 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 228 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Olar
| Population : | 228 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Bamberg County |
| Postal code : | 29843 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 803 |
| Area : | 2.03 km2 |
| Altitude : | 187 feet / 57 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 08:04:46 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 112 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -12.72% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Olar is located at 33°10'50"N 81°11'7"W (33.1804300, -81.1853800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Olar decreased by 12.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 257 | - | census |
| 2011 | 255 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 254 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 246 | -3.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 243 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 238 | -2.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 235 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 232 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 230 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 228 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 228 | 0% | estimation process |
Olar zip code is 29843.
County name: Bamberg, County
fips: 45009
Hammond, Olar
Schools in Olar
College & universities near Olar, SC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218919 | Voorhees College | Denmark (SC) | 29042 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Olar, SC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNK | Denmark | 200 West Baruch Street | RAIL |
| YEM | Yemassee | 9 Main Street | RAIL |
| CLB | Columbia | 850 Pulaski Street | RAIL |
| CHS | Charleston, South Carolina | 4565 Gaynor Avenue | RAIL |
Other cities in Bamberg County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bamberg County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bamberg | 3,160 | City in South Carolina |
| Denmark | 2,902 | City in South Carolina |
| Ehrhardt | 477 | Town in South Carolina |
| Govan | 57 | Town in Bamberg County, South Carolina, United States |
