What is the population of Central, South Carolina?

Central has a population of approximately 5,320 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Central, South Carolina located?

Central is located in South Carolina, United States, at approximate coordinates 34.7234°, -82.7747°.

What is the median household income in Central?

The median household income in Central is approximately $60,258 based on the most recent open data.

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Central

Total population

5,320

Median home value

$256,600

56.1%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$60,258

Central$60k

National$74k

Coordinates34.72°, -82.77°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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Overview

Central is a town in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Central had a population of 5,247. It received its name from being halfway or the central point between Atlanta and Charlotte along the former Atlanta and Richmond Air-Line Railway line. Southern Wesleyan University's main campus is east of downtown Central.

History & geography

History

Central was founded by the Atlanta and Richmond Air Line Railway in a railroad boom that began in 1873. The town's name represents the fact that it is midway between Atlanta and Charlotte. In 1897, Southern Railway moved its headquarters from Central to Greenville; trains no longer stopped to change engines, and soon all shops and offices were closed. Wesleyan Methodist Bible Institute (now Southern Wesleyan University) brought people back to the town. Two buildings on Church Street in Central are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: Central High School and Morgan House. The Central Roller Mills on Madden Bridge Road was listed in 2013.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has an area of , all of it land. Downtown Central is bisected by a rail line. A significant number of late 19th- to early 20th-century commercial buildings remain, most of which are single-story and retain a good amount of historical integrity. As of 2006, a downtown streetscape project is underway that is designed to improve the area's aesthetics. There are also many modest pre-World War II homes near the downtown. Central has several large apartment complexes, including The Reserve, which primarily house students from nearby Clemson University (who can use Clemson Area Transit to get there), as well as from Southern Wesleyan University. The Central Heritage Society has a museum and information on many historic buildings and homes in the area. In addition to Southern Wesleyan University, the town is home to Grand Central Station, a disc golf course that hosts Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) tournaments.

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